Baked Potato Chicken Broccoli (Printable View)

A comforting bake featuring tender chicken, potatoes, and broccoli in a creamy cheesy sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed or shredded

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy & Eggs

06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus ½ cup for topping)
08 - ½ cup milk
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Pantry & Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ½ teaspoon paprika
13 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add diced potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly.
03 - Steam broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Do not overcook.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked potatoes, steamed broccoli, chicken, onion, and garlic.
05 - Whisk together sour cream, milk, melted butter, 1 cup cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, and dried thyme until smooth and well blended.
06 - Pour the creamy sauce mixture over the potato, chicken, and broccoli. Stir gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
07 - Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly and sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese across the top.
08 - Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is bubbly, heated through, and the cheese topping is golden brown.
09 - Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the sauce set slightly for easier portioning.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one dish, meaning less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your evening instead of scrubbing pots
  • The creamy sauce brings everything together without requiring any fancy techniques or hard to find ingredients
02 -
  • Do not overcook the potatoes during boiling since they will continue cooking in the oven and can turn mushy
  • Letting the casserole rest for those 5 minutes is crucial or the sauce will be too runny when you serve it
03 -
  • Cook your chicken specifically for this recipe rather than using leftovers, as freshly cooked meat stays more tender during baking
  • Grate your own cheese from blocks instead of buying pre shredded cheese, which melts more smoothly into the sauce

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