Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Bake Recipe
Total25 min
Servings1
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 2large chicken breasts (about 2 lbs total), sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tbspOlive Oil
- 2 tspOnion Powder
- 1 tspGarlic Powder
- 1 tspGround Paprika
- 1 tspSalt
- 1 tspGround Black Pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- 8 ozfrozen broccoli florets
- 4 ozCream Cheese, slightly softened
- 1 tspDijon Mustard
- 1 tspGarlic Powder
- 0.5 tspOnion Powder
- 0.5 tspGround Paprika
- 0.5 tspSalt
- 0.5 tspGround Black Pepper
- 1 cupCheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 tbspheavy whipping cream
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2
Slice chicken and place in a baking dish. Drizzle with oil and season evenly on all sides.
- 3
Microwave broccoli until tender. Let it cool slightly, then squeeze out excess liquid.
- 4
In a bowl, mix broccoli with cream cheese, Dijon, seasonings, cheddar, and cream until spreadable.
- 5
Spread the mixture evenly over the chicken.
- 6
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F.
- 7
Garnish with fresh parsley.
- 8
Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for a golden top.