Healthy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
This healthy chicken broccoli casserole combines tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a creamy sauce, making it a comforting and nutritious meal for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
- 2 cooked skinless chicken breasts, shredded or cubed
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 5 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup organic whole milk yogurt
- ½ cup organic sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon mineral-rich salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice and zest of ½ lemon
- ½ to 1 cup cooked white rice (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with olive oil or butter and set aside.
- Steam the broccoli in a saucepan with water for 2-3 minutes and set aside.
- Heat chosen fat in a medium saucepan, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced carrots, stirring until translucent.
- Combine the shredded chicken, broccoli, onion-carrot mixture, yogurt, sour cream, 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, onion flakes, dill, salt, thyme, garlic powder, lemon juice, lemon zest, and optional rice in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the mixture into the greased casserole dish and top with the remaining ½ cup of cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize ingredients or adjust seasoning to your taste preference. Letting the casserole rest after baking helps meld the flavors together.