Description
Hearty Baked Potato Chicken and Broccoli Casserole brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. Creamy layers of tender chicken, roasted broccoli, and crispy potato chunks combine for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400F (200C) and coat a 9×13-inch casserole dish with a light layer of cooking spray.
- Combine diced potatoes with olive oil and seasonings, ensuring each potato piece is evenly coated with garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Distribute the seasoned potatoes uniformly across the casserole dish, creating a single layer for consistent roasting.
- Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until they begin to crisp and turn golden around the edges.
- Remove the dish from the oven and strategically layer the pre-cooked chicken and fresh broccoli florets over the partially roasted potatoes.
- Whisk together sour cream and milk in a separate mixing bowl, creating a creamy base for the casserole.
- Fold half of the shredded cheese into the creamy mixture, then gently pour and distribute the sauce over the chicken, broccoli, and potato layers.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese across the top of the casserole, ensuring even coverage.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly surface.
- Allow the casserole to rest and cool for 5 minutes before serving, which helps the ingredients set and makes portioning easier.
Notes
- Swap chicken with tofu or plant-based protein for a vegetarian version that maintains the dish’s creamy, comforting texture.
- Ensure potatoes are cut into uniform small cubes to guarantee even cooking and crispy edges throughout the casserole.
- Layer additional vegetables like spinach or cauliflower to boost nutritional value and create more complex flavor profiles.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter, protein-packed alternative that still delivers incredible creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg