Rich, comforting bake with tender chicken, broccoli, and three-cheese creamy sauce. Ready in under an hour.
# Components:
→ Proteins
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cooked and diced
→ Vegetables
02 - 10 oz broccoli florets, steamed
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Dairy
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
→ Pantry
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, sautéed onion and garlic, heavy cream, cream cheese, half of the cheddar, half of the mozzarella, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the sauce is smooth and ingredients are evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 8x8-inch casserole dish.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella evenly over the top.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and golden on top.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
