Description
This High Protein Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is a hearty, nutritious dish combining tender chicken breast, fresh broccoli, and a creamy blend of mushroom soup and Greek yogurt, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, it offers a balanced and satisfying meal rich in protein and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 15 ounces Trimmed broccoli crowns, cut into small pieces
Meat
- 1.5 pounds Chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
Dairy & Pantry
- 10.5 ounces Cream of mushroom soup
- 8 ounces Low fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare chicken: Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, and salt over the chicken cubes and toss them to coat evenly with the seasonings.
- Mix sauce: In a bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and low fat Greek yogurt. Stir until fully blended into a creamy mixture.
- Layer broccoli and chicken: Place the trimmed and cut broccoli into an 11×17-inch baking pan. Evenly distribute the seasoned chicken cubes over the broccoli.
- Add sauce: Spread the combined mushroom soup and Greek yogurt mixture evenly over the broccoli and chicken layers in the pan.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to cook through.
- Finish baking uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking the casserole for an additional 10 minutes to allow the cheese to brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Once baking is complete, remove the casserole from the oven and serve hot for a delicious high-protein meal.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with a homemade mushroom sauce for a fresher taste.
- Use fresh broccoli for best texture, but frozen broccoli can be used if thawed and drained.
- If you prefer a spicier casserole, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the other seasonings.
- For extra protein, sprinkle some grated Parmesan or cottage cheese on top before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated covered in the oven or microwave.
