This is creamy, cheesy high-protein chicken broccoli bake. Tender chicken and broccoli smothered in a rich melted cheese sauce and baked until golden and bubbly — a delicious low-carb comfort dinner the whole family will love!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Golden cheesy top and creamy filling
- High protein from chicken and cheese
- One-pan easy dinner
- Perfect low-carb comfort food
- Sugar-free and satisfying
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 1½ lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until lightly browned (about 5–6 minutes). Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic, onion powder, half the mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Add the cooked chicken and broccoli florets to the cheese mixture. Stir well to coat everything.
- Transfer to the baking dish and spread evenly. Top with remaining mozzarella and a little extra Parmesan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~390
- Protein: 34g
- Total Carbs: 7g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Fat: 26g
