Description
This Baked Potato Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, blending creamy mashed potatoes, tender chicken, and fresh broccoli, all topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon. It’s easy to make, family-friendly, and perfect for a cozy dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish at your next potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ – 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 medium-size broccoli crown, about 2–3 cups bite-size broccoli florets
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheese, divided
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil the red potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return them to the pot.
- Mash the Potatoes: Add butter, sour cream, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Broccoli: Steam or blanch the broccoli florets until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Assemble the Casserole: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chopped chicken, broccoli florets, and half of the shredded cheese. Stir until well mixed.
- Top and Bake: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and crumbled bacon on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with a side salad or your favorite vegetable dish.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from the fridge.
- Ingredient Swaps: You can use Yukon Gold or sweet potatoes instead of red potatoes. Substitute broccoli with cauliflower or green beans if desired.
- Extra Creaminess: For a richer texture, add some cream cheese or a splash of heavy cream to the mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg