Description
Baked potato chicken and broccoli casserole is a hearty, cheesy dish packed with tender chicken, roasted potatoes, and broccoli all baked together in a creamy cheese sauce. It’s a comforting, family-approved meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Toss cubed potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and lightly golden.
- While potatoes bake, steam or microwave broccoli just until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix sour cream, milk, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, onion powder, and paprika.
- Add cooked chicken, roasted potatoes, and broccoli to the cheese mixture. Stir to combine.
- Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden top, if desired.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftovers for a quicker prep.
- Swap cheddar with Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a different flavor.
- Add crumbled bacon or diced ham for extra protein.
- This dish is meal-prep and freezer-friendly.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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