Baked Potato Chicken Broccoli Casserole (Printable Version)

Comforting casserole with chicken, potatoes, and broccoli in creamy cheese sauce.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Bring salted water to boil in a large pot. Add diced potatoes and cook 8–10 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
03 - Steam broccoli florets for 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Do not overcook.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked potatoes, steamed broccoli, chicken, onion, and garlic. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
05 - Whisk together sour cream, milk, melted butter, 1 cup cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme until smooth and well combined.
06 - Pour the creamy sauce over the potato-chicken-broccoli mixture. Fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
07 - Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese across the top.
08 - Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
09 - Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set and make serving easier.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It transforms simple ingredients into something that tastes like it simmered all day
  • The leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, maybe even better
02 -
  • Overcooking the potatoes during boiling is the fastest way to end up with mushy texture
  • Steaming instead of boiling the broccoli keeps it from making your casserole watery
03 -
  • Crispy bacon bits folded into the mixture add a smoky, salty dimension
  • Monterey Jack cheese creates the most incredible cheese pulls when you scoop servings

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