Chicken Broccoli Cheese Bake is a warm, comforting dish. It combines the heartiness of chicken and the freshness of broccoli. Enjoy the gooey goodness of cheese—all baked to perfection. That’s a Chicken Broccoli Cheese Bake!
Our Guest on Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Quentin Prince. Quentin is the executive director of the MKE Youth Sports Alliance. He is also the director of Youth Leadership & Student Services for Journey House Youth Center.
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Quentin is a MKE Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree. He is also an ACRE program Alum. Quentin is part of Associates in Commercial Real Estate and Forward48 Alumni.
Chicken Broccoli Cheese Bake Info
With this dish, you get a delightful mix of flavors and textures when you take a bite. The savory chicken, the slightly crisp broccoli, and the rich, creamy cheese come together perfectly. It’s a dish that feels like a warm hug on a plate.
To make a this great dinner, preheat your oven. Cook the chicken and broccoli. Combine them with a creamy sauce made from milk and cheddar cheese in a casserole dish. Top it with breadcrumbs. Bake until bubbly and golden brown.
Chicken Broccoli Cheese Bake Key steps:
- Prepare the chicken: Cut chicken thighs or breasts into bite-sized pieces and cook in oil.
- Cook the broccoli: Cook the broccoli with the chicken on the stovetop. Or you can steam or boil broccoli until tender.
- Make the creamy sauce: Mix milk, grated cheddar cheese, and seasonings like salt and pepper.
- Assemble the casserole: Layer the chicken and broccoli in a baking dish. Next, pour the creamy sauce over the top.
- Add topping: Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the casserole mixture.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, typically around 30-35 minutes.
Chicken Broccoli Cheese Bake Variations:
- Different cheese: Use a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Veggies: Add other vegetables like carrots or onions to the casserole.
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of garlic or onion powder to the sauce.
- Crust choice: Instead of breadcrumbs use crushed crackers or a layer of puff pastry.
Chicken Broccoli Cheese Bake
Materials
- 2 chicken thighs or breasts cut in 1″ chunks
- 4 cups broccoli florets and stems cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 bags Ben’s Whole Grain Brown Rice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated and divided
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Heat oil in the pan
- Saute chicken and broccoli in the olive oil
- Cook on medium heat on the stovetop until chicken is cooked through.
- place both rice pouches into the microwave together for 2½ min.
- Add hot rice to a mixing bowl and stir together with black pepper, cheese, garlic, and milk; and stir to combine
- Pour the cheesy rice into a baking dish with the chicken and broccoli and stir to incorporate.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 min until the top is golden brown
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Enjoyed my conversation with Quentin and really enjoyed the Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Bake