Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Bake
Equipment
- baking dish
- mixing bowl
- Cooking spoon
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 or 3 10 oz. boxes frozen broccoli spears, cooked
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 cup soft bread crumbs or cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 oz. shredded cheese
- Paprika for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish.
- Cook the broccoli spears according to the package instructions.
- Arrange them in the greased baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the cooked broccoli.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and curry powder.
- Mix well.
- Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and broccoli in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the soft bread crumbs or cracker crumbs with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle this mixture over the cheese layer.
- Sprinkle paprika on top for color.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Serve hot.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this creamy chicken and broccoli bake with a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir. These wines complement the richness of the dish and balance its creamy texture.Nutritional Information
Calories: 650 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 40 g | Fat: 43 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 6 g
