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Delicious Broccoli Cheddar Chicken served on a plate with broccoli and cheese
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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

A creamy, cheesy, and family-friendly dinner loaded with juicy chicken, crisp-tender broccoli, and an irresistible cheddar sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
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.