Creamy Chicken Potato Broccoli Casserole: A Comforting Family Favorite
Creamy Chicken Potato Broccoli Casserole is ahearty dish combining red potatoes, chicken, broccoli, and a creamy cheesesauce, topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese for ultimate comfort.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ –1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 medium-sized broccoli crown about 2–3 cups bite-size broccoli florets
- 3 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheese divided (use cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook the Potatoes: In a large pot of salted water, boil the red potatoes until fork-tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Prepare the Potato Base: Mash the potatoes slightly with the butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. The mixture should remain chunky. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
- Add the Broccoli: Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, then drain and layer them over the mashed potatoes.
- Layer the Chicken: Spread the cooked, chopped chicken evenly over the broccoli.
- Add Bacon and Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and half of the shredded cheese over the chicken layer.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional bacon or fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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