⚡ Quick Overview
A classic baked casserole made healthier — tender chicken breast, steamed broccoli, and a homemade creamy cheese sauce, all topped with golden crunchy breadcrumbs. Comfort food, but lighter and fresher 🔥
🛒 Ingredients
For the chicken & broccoli:
2 large chicken breasts (cooked & sliced or shredded)
3 cups broccoli florets 🥦
Salt & black pepper
For the creamy sauce (from scratch):
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 ½ cups milk (or half milk + half chicken broth)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
¼ cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Topping:
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
👨🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a baking dish.
Steam broccoli for 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
Cook chicken (boil, bake, or pan-sear), then slice or shred.
In a pan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux.
Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth and thickened.
Stir in cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Layer chicken and broccoli in baking dish.
Pour creamy sauce evenly over the top.
Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and Parmesan, then sprinkle on top.
Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
🥗 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
Calories: 380 kcal
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 18g
Fat: 18g
💡 Pro Tips
Don’t overcook broccoli — keeps it vibrant and slightly crisp 🔥
Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep
Add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for depth
Broil 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crispy topping 😮💨
