Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Bake
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Bake
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Broccoli
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the cubed chicken with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread the chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned and almost cooked through. Add the broccoli florets to the baking sheet with the chicken for the last 5 minutes of baking.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
While the chicken and broccoli are baking, prepare the creamy sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly. Reduce heat to low.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to the saucepan. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Once the chicken and broccoli are done baking, transfer them to the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the creamy cheese sauce evenly over the chicken and broccoli, ensuring everything is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Bake
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Broccoli
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large bowl, toss the cubed chicken with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread the chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned and almost cooked through. Add the broccoli florets to the baking sheet with the chicken for the last 5 minutes of baking.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
While the chicken and broccoli are baking, prepare the creamy sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly. Reduce heat to low.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to the saucepan. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Once the chicken and broccoli are done baking, transfer them to the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the creamy cheese sauce evenly over the chicken and broccoli, ensuring everything is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375