Broccoli Cheddar Chicken
A creamy, cheesy, and family-friendly dinner loaded with juicy chicken, crisp-tender broccoli, and an irresistible cheddar sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken
- 5 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), trimmed
Broccoli
- 1 bag frozen broccoli florets, cooked per package directions
Soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (about 10.5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup milk
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Onions
- 1 cup French fried onions
Spices
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon regular table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the trimmed chicken thighs (or breasts) evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle both sides with seasoned salt, regular salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Spread the cooked broccoli over the chicken, breaking up any large florets for even distribution.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and milk until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken and broccoli.
- Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the top, covering the casserole completely.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the French fried onions on top. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika or crispy cooked bacon bits to the topping. Let the casserole rest before serving to avoid sogginess.