Linda's Ranch Style Chicken and Broccoli Bake
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with Linda's Ranch Style Chicken and Broccoli Bake! This comforting casserole combines tender, seasoned chicken, vibrant broccoli florets, and fluffy white rice, all tossed in a creamy, flavor-packed sauce made with ranch dressing mix, cream cheese, and sour cream. Topped with a generous layer of gooey melted cheddar and optional buttery panko bread crumbs for added crunch, this bake is as satisfying as it is easy to make. Perfect for busy families, this hearty dish comes together in under an hour and delivers six servings of pure comfort. Whether you're craving a crowd-pleasing meal or looking for creative ways to use what’s in your pantry, this cheesy, ranch-inspired casserole will not disappoint.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, melted)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until lightly browned (they do not need to be fully cooked as they will finish in the oven). Remove the chicken from the skillet and slice into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and cook the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender but still vibrant green. Remove from heat.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ranch dressing mix, cream cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 5
Add the cooked chicken pieces, sautéed broccoli, and cooked white rice to the mixing bowl with the ranch mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
Step 6
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Step 7
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. If desired, mix the panko bread crumbs with the melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese layer for extra crunch.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Step 9
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 10
Serve warm and enjoy this creamy, ranch-style chicken and broccoli bake!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2220.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4625.0 |
| Total Fat 288.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 152.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g | |
| Cholesterol 1244.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5581.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 195.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.4g | |
| Protein 323.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 25.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2486.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2344.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories