Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli Bake
A comforting and delicious bake featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, baked to perfection. Perfect for a family dinner!
Login to save, add to a plan, rate, or make a copy.
Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- (2 cups) broccoli florets
- (1 cup) heavy cream
- (1 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- (4 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 teaspoon) onion powder
- (1 teaspoon) Italian seasoning
- (1/2 teaspoons) salt
- (1/4 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190 °C).
- 2
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
In the same skillet, add 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce is well combined and slightly thickened. Add 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, 2 cups of broccoli florets, and the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Mix until everything is well coated.
- 6
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread evenly and top with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe actions