Description
Creamy “Baked Potato Chicken Broccoli Casserole” combines hearty comfort with nutritious ingredients in one delightful dish. Cheesy layers and tender chicken promise a satisfying meal that delivers warmth and flavor in each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cups cooked, chopped chicken
- 1 medium head broccoli, cut into florets (2–3 cups)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, etc.), divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
Seasonings and Toppings:
- ½–1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously coat a medium-sized baking vessel with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Submerge potato chunks in boiling water, allowing them to simmer until effortlessly pierced by a fork, approximately 10-15 minutes. Carefully drain and return the tender potatoes to the original cooking pot.
- Simultaneously, prepare the broccoli through roasting or steaming until it reaches a vibrant, slightly crisp texture. Render bacon slices into crispy fragments through careful pan-frying.
- Gently crush the cooked potatoes over minimal heat, incorporating butter, sour cream, aromatic seasonings like garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Whip until the mixture achieves a luxurious, cloud-like consistency.
- Delicately fold roasted broccoli, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and half the cheese into the creamy potato base. Transfer the rich amalgamation into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese across the casserole’s surface, creating an inviting golden-brown topping. Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 20-25 minutes until the cheese melts and the center radiates warmth.
- Remove from oven and permit the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and texture to settle before serving this comforting, hearty meal.
Notes
- Select potatoes with similar sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Undercook broccoli slightly during initial preparation to prevent mushiness when baking in the casserole.
- Pat chicken dry before adding to prevent excess moisture from making the casserole watery.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with turkey, ham, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Use low-fat dairy products and lean chicken to
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg