Creamy Healthy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
This Creamy Healthy Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a comforting and nutritious dish, packed with tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a creamy, cheesy sauce—all baked to perfection!
Servings: 8
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, finely shredded preferably organic
- 3 cups broccoli florets, fresh
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or your choice of healthy fat
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain yogurt, whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream Nancy's is recommended
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese preferably organic
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp dried onion seasoning
- 1/2 tsp mineral-rich salt
- 1/2 tsp thyme, dried
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 1 cup cooked brown rice optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with avocado oil. Set aside.
- In a large pot, bring about an inch of water to a boil. Add a steamer basket, then place the broccoli florets inside. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Remove from heat, then transfer broccoli into a bowl and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat the remaining avocado oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and diced carrots. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened and fragrant, then remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, sautéed onion and carrot mixture, yogurt, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar, dried dill, dried onion seasoning, salt, thyme, garlic powder, lemon juice, lemon zest, and optional cooked brown rice. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture into the greased casserole dish, spreading it out evenly. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be served with a fresh side salad for a complete meal. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Creamy Healthy Chicken Broccoli Casserole flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.