Description
This Baked Potato Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for family dinners. Combining tender chicken, soft baked potatoes, vibrant broccoli, and gooey cheddar cheese, this casserole offers a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s both gluten-free and easy to prepare. Creamy sour cream and milk enrich the texture, while spices like garlic and onion powder enhance the savory profile. Ideal for meal prep or a weeknight dinner, this recipe brings wholesome ingredients together in a delicious baked casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Vegetables
- 3 cups cooked and diced chicken breast
- 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed or blanched)
Dairy and Fats
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Seasonings and Extras
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional)
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish using cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Season and Bake Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and cubed potatoes with melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well coated. Spread the potatoes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes start to soften but are not fully cooked.
- Combine Casserole Ingredients: Carefully remove the dish from the oven. Stir in the cooked diced chicken breast, steamed broccoli florets, sour cream, milk, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix everything thoroughly to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Add Remaining Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole mixture. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese melts and the casserole is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and optionally top with chopped green onions for a fresh burst of flavor. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting baked chicken and broccoli casserole.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
- Frozen broccoli can be used if fresh broccoli is unavailable; just make sure it is thawed and well-drained before adding.
- For added richness and texture, sprinkle cooked bacon crumbles on top before the final bake.
- If you prefer, substitute the cheddar cheese with a mix of cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack for a different cheesy flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
