Quick Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Bake
This Quick Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Bake is an easy, family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring diced chicken, fresh broccoli, rice, and a cheesy sauce, all topped with a crispy corn flake crust and baked to golden perfection.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken diced (rotisserie chicken makes it super easy!)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can low-sodium cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounce), (or "Healthy Request" version)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown, whatever you prefer!)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite blend)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (for a healthier twist, use Greek yogurt or sour cream)
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup crushed corn flakes (or cracker crumbs for a different crunch)
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Get Ready to Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish – no need for extra bowls!
- Mix It Up: In that same baking dish, combine the cooked chicken, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, cooked rice, shredded cheese, and mayonnaise (or yogurt/sour cream). Stir everything together until it's well combined and evenly distributed.
- Add the Topping: Sprinkle the crushed corn flakes evenly over the top of your casserole mixture.
- A Touch of Richness: Drizzle the melted butter over the corn flake topping. This helps make it golden and crispy!
- Bake to Perfection: Pop the dish into your preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling, heated through, and the topping is nicely golden brown.
- Serve & Enjoy: Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This easy and healthy meal is ready to be devoured!
Notes
Nutrition Information per serving: Calories: 354kcal, Total Carbs: 26g, Net Carbs: 25g, Fats: 21g, Protein: 16g
