Creamy, cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole with savory herbs and rich dairy, perfect for a quick low-carb meal.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 lb 2 oz), cooked and shredded or cubed
→ Vegetables
02 - 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
04 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Pantry
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish (8x12 inches).
02 - Steam or microwave broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes until tender but still bright green. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, sautéed garlic, half the shredded cheddar, cream cheese, heavy cream, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs. Mix until everything is well coated.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
