Description
This Healthier Broccoli Chicken Casserole is a comforting and nutritious dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Creamy and cheesy with the goodness of broccoli and tender chicken, this casserole is a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, lightly steamed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) low-sodium cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs tossed with 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Mix Casserole Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, Greek yogurt, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir in chicken, broccoli, cheddar, and Parmesan.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Add Breadcrumb Topping: Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden topping.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- To make it even lighter, substitute brown rice or quinoa for half of the chicken.
- Leftovers reheat well and make a great meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
