Chicken Broccoli Bake
This chicken broccoli bake is cheesy, filling and so yummy. A flavorful meal that's low carb, high protein and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups diced chicken breast
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ¾ cup cheddar (grated)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Spray a baking dish with oil.
- Boil up a large pot of water. When the water is boiling, add in the diced chicken and broccoli florets. Boil them for around 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the chicken has cooked.
- Drain the water and set the broccoli with chicken aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese with mayonnaise, ½ cup grated cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix cooked chicken and steamed broccoli with the cheese mixture inside the baking dish. Level it out.
- Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes and then broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese goldens up.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for best results. Experiment with different cheeses to customize the flavor. For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Unique versions can include adding veggies or different proteins.