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Ultimate Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Bake (Comfort Food)

Ultimate Chicken Broccoli Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cup Chicken breast Cooked and diced
  • 4 cup Broccoli florets Fresh, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cup Whole milk
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth Low sodium preferred
  • 2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese Freshly grated, divided
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley Finely chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Steam or blanch broccoli florets until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth until smooth. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1.5 cups of cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Combine the cooked diced chicken and steamed broccoli in the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the top and sprinkle with the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.