Chicken and Broccoli Cheesy Casserole

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🛒 What You’ll Need

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗✨
  • 4 cups Fresh broccoli florets 🥦
  • 1/2 cup Red bell pepper, sliced (for a pop of color!) 🌶️
  • 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese 🧀
  • 4 oz Cream cheese, softened ☁️
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream or chicken broth 🥣
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning & 1/2 tsp Onion powder 🌿
  • Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
  • Olive oil for sautéing 🫒

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces and sauté until golden brown and cooked through as seen in the photo! 🍗🍳🔥
  2. Steam the Veggies: Lightly steam the broccoli florets until they are bright green and “fork-tender.” Don’t overcook them, or they’ll get mushy in the oven! 🥦🛡️💎
  3. Make the Sauce: In a small pot, whisk together the cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic, and spices over low heat until silky smooth. 🌪️🥣✨
  4. The Big Mix: In a large bowl, combine the browned chicken, steamed broccoli, and sliced red peppers. Pour that dreamy cream sauce over everything and toss to coat. 🥣🤝🥦
  5. Assembly: Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish (like the white ramekin shown!). 🥘📐
  6. The Cheesy Blanket: Generously top with the shredded cheese. 🧀👑🤤
  7. Bake to Perfection: Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and has those beautiful golden-brown toasted spots! ⏲️📈✨
  8. Serve: Let it sit for 5 minutes to set, then dive in! 🍽️😋🧤✨

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • The “Roasted” Secret: For extra depth of flavor, try roasting the broccoli in the oven with a little olive oil before adding it to the casserole. It adds a delicious nutty crunch! 🥦🛡️💎
  • Meal Prep Hero: This dish reheats beautifully! Make a big batch on Sunday and enjoy easy, high-protein lunches all week long. 🥡🎯💎

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