Description
This Healthier Broccoli Chicken Casserole recipe is a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic comfort dish. Packed with protein from chicken and Greek yogurt, this casserole is a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Brown Rice:
2 cups cooked,
Chicken Breast:
2 cups cooked and shredded,
Broccoli Florets:
3 cups fresh,
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon,
Yellow Onion:
1 small, diced,
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced,
Greek Yogurt:
1 cup plain,
Low-Fat Milk:
½ cup,
Sharp Cheddar Cheese:
¾ cup shredded,
Parmesan Cheese:
¼ cup grated,
Dijon Mustard:
½ teaspoon,
Salt:
½ teaspoon,
Black Pepper:
¼ teaspoon,
Paprika:
¼ teaspoon,
Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs:
¼ cup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare broccoli: Steam or blanch broccoli until tender, then set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine rice, chicken, broccoli, onion mixture, yogurt, milk, cheeses, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- To make this casserole gluten-free, skip breadcrumbs or use a gluten-free version.
- Swap brown rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1â…“ cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
