Description
Hearty comfort meets culinary creativity in this baked potato chicken and broccoli casserole, blending creamy textures with savory goodness. Cheesy layers and wholesome ingredients come together, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Dairy:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly wash potatoes and pierce them multiple times with a fork, then microwave for 5-6 minutes until partially cooked and slightly softened.
- While potatoes are cooking, season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic, then dice into bite-sized cubes.
- Slice the partially cooked potatoes into thin rounds, creating layered medallions across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sauté the chicken cubes in butter until they are golden brown and cooked through, ensuring no pink remains.
- Steam broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes to maintain a vibrant green color and crisp texture, then drain thoroughly.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, milk, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese to create a creamy sauce.
- Arrange the cooked chicken and steamed broccoli evenly over the potato layers in the baking dish.
- Pour the creamy cheese mixture over the chicken, broccoli, and potatoes, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese and chopped green onions across the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and sauce to set.
Notes
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes to boost nutritional value and add a delightful caramelized sweetness.
- Replace regular chicken with rotisserie chicken for a quicker, time-saving preparation method.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Customize the dish by adding crispy bacon bits or alternative protein like diced ham for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg