Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Bake Recipe

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. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Slice chicken and place in a baking dish. Drizzle with oil and season evenly on all sides.

  3. 3

    Microwave broccoli until tender. Let it cool slightly, then squeeze out excess liquid.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, mix broccoli with cream cheese, Dijon, seasonings, cheddar, and cream until spreadable.

  5. 5

    Spread the mixture evenly over the chicken.

  6. 6

    Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F.

  7. 7

    Garnish with fresh parsley.

  8. 8

    Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for a golden top.