Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Let's dive into this classic Chicken Broccoli Casserole dish for a little bit of comfort. Tender pieces of chicken with broccoli wrapped up in a cheese sauce and baked until bubbly. A great dish to serve on busy days with a side of rice or pasta.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 346kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 head of broccoli cut into about 2 inch pieces
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 cup Gouda cheese grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken between parchment paper and pound it to about 1 inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6 minutes. Flip over the chicken and cook for another 6 minutes. Remove the chicken and place on a cutting board. Cut chicken up into bite size pieces and set aside.
- Place the broccoli in a colander over a bowl or the sink. Blanche the broccoli by pouring over boiling water and then pouring over cold water. Shake the colander to remove any excess water and set aside.
- In a medium sized sauce pan set over medium heat, add the butter. Melt for a minute and add the flour. Stir well until it starts to bubble and thickens. This takes about a minute to two minutes.
- Gradually start pouring in the milk and whisk as you pour. The sauce will start to thicken as you pour in the milk. Continue pouring in the milk as whisking until you have used all the milk and the sauce has thickened. This takes about 3 – 4 minutes. Add the garlic powder and oregano. Stir well.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in the gouda cheese (reserving about 1/4 cup for the top), the parmesan cheese and the fresh chopped parsley. Stir well.
- Add the chicken and broccoli to a casserole dish and pour over the sauce. Stir well to combine. Top with extra cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees f/180 degrees c oven for about 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 346
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 104mg35%
Sodium 996mg43%
Potassium 629mg18%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 412IU8%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 261mg26%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.