Description
This creamy casserole blends tender chicken, crisp-tender broccoli, and savory turkey bacon enveloped in a rich sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 8 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the broccoli: Steam or blanch the broccoli until it’s just tender. Drain well and set aside.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, broccoli, chopped bacon, minced garlic, mozzarella, cheddar, and ranch dressing. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Assemble in dish: Spread the mixture evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the top with additional cheddar and mozzarella.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until it’s hot and bubbly.
- Let it rest: After baking, allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
You can use fresh broccoli for the best texture; substituting regular bacon for turkey bacon is also an option. Experiment with different cheeses to create your own variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, low carb, comfort food, weeknight dinner, broccoli, bacon, creamy