Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe in Creamy Garlic Cheese Sauce (7 Ingredients, 35 Minutes) by 30Seconds Food

What's for dinner? We think this recipe for tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, is dinner perfection.

Why? First of all, it's super creamy. Second of all, it's super cheesy. Best of all? This broccoli and chicken casserole recipe is so easy to make, and it's ready in only about 30 minutes. Simple and delicious! 

All you need to make this tasty gluten-free casserole are a few flavorful ingredients: olive oil, chicken breasts, broccoli florets, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and mozzarella cheese. Serve this chicken and broccoli recipe with a grain or a fresh vegetable or a nice salad on the side.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 to 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Helpful Products

• Baking Dish
• Skillet
• Mixing Bowl
• Wooden Spoon
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Salt and Pepper
• Cheese Grater

Recipe Notes

• If you'd like some heat, feel free to add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. 

• You can use your favorite shredded cheese, such as cheddar, instead of mozzarella cheese.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

Here's how to make it:

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook until browned and just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Add the broccoli and cook another 5 minutes. Pour the chicken and broccoli into a sprayed baking dish.
3. Combine the heavy cream, Parmesan and garlic powder in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and chicken. 
4. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 15 minutes. Top with the mozzarella cheese and bake about 5 minutes more, until melted. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 201

Total Fat: 12.2g

Saturated Fat: 5.4g

Cholesterol: 68mg

Sodium: 144mg

Total Carbohydrate: 4.3g

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g

Total Sugars: 1g

Protein: 19.2g

Vitamin D: 7mcg

Calcium: 98mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 293mg

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