Description
Hearty Baked Potato Chicken and Broccoli Casserole brings comfort to dinner tables with its creamy, cheesy goodness. Melted cheddar, tender chicken, and crisp broccoli create a satisfying meal that comforts and delights you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Coat diced potatoes with a blend of seasonings, ensuring each piece is evenly seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread seasoned potatoes in a single layer across the baking dish, allowing space between pieces for crisp edges.
- Roast potatoes for 25-30 minutes until golden and slightly crisp, creating a textured base for the casserole.
- While potatoes are cooking, combine shredded chicken and steamed broccoli in a mixing bowl.
- Fold in cream of chicken soup and sour cream, creating a creamy binding sauce for the protein and vegetables.
- Gently incorporate half of the shredded cheese into the chicken-broccoli mixture, distributing flavors evenly.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and carefully layer the chicken-broccoli mixture over the roasted potatoes.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese across the top, ensuring complete coverage for a melted, golden finish.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is fully melted and edges are bubbling.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to help set the layers and enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- Customize potato seasoning by experimenting with herbs like rosemary or thyme for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce calories and boost protein content for a healthier version.
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked and reaches internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace cream of chicken soup with homemade gluten-free white sauce or alternative cream-based soup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg