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Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole
A creamy chicken casserole layered with tender broccoli and melted mozzarella. The chicken is browned first, then baked in a smooth cream-cheese sauce until bubbly and golden.
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Ingredients
- 2 broccoli crowns (Washed, dried, separated into bite-sized florets; stems cut into smaller pieces.)
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts (Boneless and skinless; cut into bite-sized pieces.)
- 8 oz cream cheese (Block, added in pieces.)
- 4 cloves garlic (Peeled and minced.)
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese (Coarsely grated.)
- 4 fl oz whole milk
- black pepper (For seasoning; amount not specified.)
- ground coriander (Amount not specified.)
- extra virgin olive oil (For coating the pot; amount not specified.)
- onion powder (Amount not specified.)
- salt (For seasoning the chicken and sauce; amount not specified.)
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 3
While the pot heats, cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- 4
When the pot is hot, add enough extra virgin olive oil to coat the bottom, then swirl the pot to spread it evenly.
- 5
Add the seasoned chicken to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–4 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Meanwhile, using a clean cutting board, peel and mince the garlic.
- 7
Wash and dry the broccoli. Separate the crowns into bite-sized florets and cut the stems into smaller pieces.
- 8
Coarsely grate the mozzarella cheese.
- 9
When the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a medium baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- 10
Return the pot to medium heat. When it is hot, add the minced garlic, whole milk, ground coriander, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 11
Add the cream cheese in pieces. Whisk for 2–3 minutes, until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 12
Pour the cream-cheese mixture over the chicken.
- 13
Top the casserole with the broccoli pieces and grated mozzarella.
- 14
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- 15
Divide the casserole between bowls and serve.
Notes
The source does not specify exact amounts for the olive oil, salt, black pepper, ground coriander, or onion powder; season to taste. Total time is listed by the source as 40 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
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