Cheesy Broccoli Baked Chicken

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this delicious Cheesy Broccoli Baked Chicken recipe! Juicy, golden-browned chicken breasts are smothered with a rich and creamy blend of cheddar, Parmesan, cream cheese, and perfectly tender broccoli florets. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick sear for extra flavor, this dish bakes to bubbling, cheesy perfection in under 30 minutes. The combination of savory spices like garlic powder and paprika enhances the flavor, while the optional parsley garnish adds a touch of freshness. A perfect one-pan meal that's low-carb, comforting, and loaded with protein and veggies, it's sure to be a hit for family dinners or meal prep. Keywords: cheesy broccoli baked chicken, low-carb chicken recipe, easy baked chicken dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Set aside.

Step 3

Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and the blanched broccoli florets. Mix until well combined.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. You don’t need to cook them all the way through; this step is just for browning.

Step 6

Place the seared chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

Spoon the cheesy broccoli mixture evenly over each chicken breast, spreading it out to cover the top.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the broccoli mixture.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F) and the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1301.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3119.1

Total Fat 202.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 997.6mg	0%
Sodium 5207.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 6.4g
Protein 288.7g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 1940.9mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1968.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.3%

Protein: 37.0%

Carbs: 4.7%