Baked Potato Chicken Broccoli Casserole (Printable)

A comforting baked dish combining tender chicken, potatoes, and broccoli in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed or shredded

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy & Eggs

06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus ½ cup for topping)
08 - ½ cup milk
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Pantry & Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ½ teaspoon paprika
13 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add diced potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes, until just fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
03 - While potatoes cook, steam broccoli florets for 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked potatoes, steamed broccoli, chicken, onion, and garlic.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, milk, butter (melted), 1 cup cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme until smooth.
06 - Pour the creamy mixture over the potato, chicken, and broccoli mixture. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
07 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese on top.
08 - Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and golden.
09 - Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the kind of dinner that makes everyone feel like theyre home, even on the most chaotic days
  • The creamy cheesy sauce clings to every single potato and broccoli floret
02 -
  • Dont skip steaming the broccoli first. Raw broccoli in casseroles turns into weird crunchy bits that never cook through properly
  • The sauce looks too thin before baking but it thickens perfectly in the oven. Don't be tempted to add more thickener
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes and broccoli the same size so everything cooks evenly. It makes a huge difference in the final texture
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded. The anti-caking coating in bagged cheese prevents it from melting smoothly

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