Description
Baked Potato Chicken & Broccoli Casserole is a comforting one-dish meal that combines golden potatoes, tender chicken, and vibrant broccoli in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this recipe delivers warmth and flavor with minimal effort. Each bite is a delightful mix of textures and tastes, making it an instant crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups diced russet or Yukon gold potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1 cup mozzarella)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Boil diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (10-15 minutes), then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook diced chicken until no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add fresh broccoli florets to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Combine heavy cream with shredded cheese in a bowl and pour over the chicken mixture along with potatoes. Stir gently to coat.
- Transfer to the greased baking dish, top with extra cheese if desired, and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg