Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty Baked Potato Chicken Broccoli Casserole, blending creamy textures with savory flavors. Cheesy layers and wholesome ingredients make this dish a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 pounds cooked, chopped chicken
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Vegetables and Potatoes:
- 3 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium head broccoli, cut into florets (2–3 cups)
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, etc.), divided
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by setting the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coating a 2-quart baking vessel with cooking spray.
- Submerge potato chunks in salted water, cooking until effortlessly pierced by a fork, approximately 10-15 minutes. Once tender, drain and return to the cooking pot.
- Simultaneously, transform broccoli into a crisp-tender state through steaming or roasting. Render bacon to a crispy texture, then fragment into small pieces.
- Apply gentle heat beneath the potatoes while mashing, incorporating butter, sour cream, seasonings until achieving a luxurious, cloud-like consistency.
- Integrate the steamed broccoli, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and one portion of cheese into the potato mixture, ensuring thorough blending.
- Transfer the harmonious combination into the prepared baking dish, crown with the remaining cheese, creating an appetizing layer.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 20-25 minutes until the center radiates warmth and cheese melts seductively.
- Permit the dish to rest for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to settle, then serve this comforting culinary creation.
Notes
- Opt for starchy russet potatoes to achieve the fluffiest, most creamy mashed potato base.
- Swap chicken with turkey, ham, or plant-based protein alternatives for dietary variations.
- Replace bacon with crispy roasted mushrooms or tempeh bacon for vegetarian options.
- Prepare the casserole up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg