🍲 Description
This Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Bake is a healthy comfort food classic made with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a rich, creamy sauce. It’s low in carbs, high in protein, and perfect for meal prep or a balanced family dinner.
😍 Flavor & Experience
Creamy, cheesy, and savory with tender chicken bites and lightly crisp broccoli. Every bite is rich and satisfying without feeling heavy—comfort food made healthier.
⏱️ Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 45 min
🍽️ Servings: 4
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Calories: 420 kcal | Protein: 45g | Carbs: Low
🛒 Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts (cubed)
3 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream (or light cream)
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
👨🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven
Set to 190°C (375°F).
Cook chicken
Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook chicken with salt, pepper, paprika until lightly golden.
Steam broccoli
Steam broccoli for 3–4 minutes (slightly tender but still crisp).
Make creamy sauce
In a pan, mix cream, cream cheese, garlic, onion powder, and Parmesan. Stir until smooth.
Combine everything
Add chicken and broccoli into a baking dish. Pour creamy sauce over it.
Top with cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella on top.
Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serve hot
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep 🔥
Add cauliflower for extra low-carb volume 🥦
Broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden cheesy top
