Cheesy Broccoli-and-Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Broccoli-and-Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 6-ounce chicken breast; 1 1/8 teaspoon sea salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup cream cheese; 3 cups water; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 6 ounces dry egg noodles; 1 cup grated aged cheddar cheese; 1/2 head broccoli florets (5 ounces)

Servings: persons

One 6-ounce chicken breast
1 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup cream cheese
3 cups water
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
6 ounces dry egg noodles
1 cup grated aged cheddar cheese
1/2 head broccoli florets (5 ounces)

1
Preheat the oven to 425.
2
Season the chicken breast with 1/8 teaspoon each of sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
3
In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil over medium high heat.
4
Add the chicken and cook for 1 minute.
5
Turn the chicken, reduce the heat, cover and cook for 8 minutes.
6
Remove the pan from the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes, then shred the chicken with 2 forks.
7
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, water, soy sauce, garlic and the remaining sea salt and freshly ground pepper and whisk to combine.
8
In an 8-inch-square baking dish, combine the shredded chicken, onion, egg noodles, the cheese, broccoli and the sauce and mix thoroughly.
9
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes.
10
Uncover the dish, stir well and bake for 15 minutes, until the noodles are cooked and the sauce has thickened.
11
Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

521

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 6-ounce chicken breast, 1 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Broccoli-and-Chicken Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Broccoli-and-Chicken Casserole

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