Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a comforting baked dish that brings together tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and gooey cheese in a hearty one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed (rotisserie or grilled breast)
- 4 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen (thawed and well-drained)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (Tillamook or Cabot recommended)
- 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt (substitute sour cream for tang)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup milk (any kind — almond works too)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and whisk for 1 minute until nutty. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until sauce thickens. Remove from heat, then stir in Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, half the cheddar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold the cooked chicken and prepared broccoli into the sauce, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- Spoon the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Add optional breadcrumb topping. Bake for 25–30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and topping is light brown. Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Tips: Use whole-milk Greek yogurt for extra creaminess. Steam fresh broccoli just until bright green. Shred cheese yourself for better melt and flavor.
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