Creamy Cheesy Chicken Bake with Broccoli and Peppers
A comforting blend of tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and sweet peppers baked in a creamy cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup (or 2 cups homemade)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cubed chicken, broccoli florets, and diced bell peppers in a large bowl.
- Add the cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Stir gently until evenly coated.
- Layer the cooked rice in a baking dish as a base.
- Spoon the chicken mixture over the rice, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let it cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
This dish can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge. It can also be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken bake, cheesy bake, broccoli casserole, comfort food