Looking for a hassle-free, comforting meal? This Easy One Dish Chicken Broccoli Bake is the perfect weeknight dinner idea! Featuring tender, bite-sized chicken breast pieces, fresh broccoli florets, and a creamy, cheesy sauce made with cream of chicken soup, milk, and melty cheddar cheese, this recipe brings rich, satisfying flavors to your table without the fuss. Prepared in just one baking dish, it cuts down on cleanup while delivering a wholesome, family-friendly meal. With just 10 minutes of prep and a total cook time of 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy nights. Serve it as is or over cooked rice for an extra-filling option. Don't miss out on this easy, comforting dinner thatβs sure to please everyone at the table!
Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or a non-stick spray.
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks and season them with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sautΓ© the chicken pieces until lightly browned on the outside, about 3-4 minutes. (They donβt need to be fully cooked.)
In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and milk until smooth.
Add minced garlic, 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper to the soup mixture. Stir well to combine.
Arrange the uncooked broccoli florets evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Layer the partially cooked chicken pieces over the broccoli.
Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken and broccoli, making sure everything is well coated.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Optionally, serve over cooked rice for a heartier meal.
Calories |
2182 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 83.0 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.2 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 4824 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.9 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 191.5 g | 383% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 1574 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 852 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.