Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Chicken
Make this easy Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Chicken bake! Tender chicken topped with broccoli, smoky bacon, and melty cheese. Perfect weeknight comfort food!
Ingredients
Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
- 2 large chicken breasts (sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched, chopped
- 6 strips bacon, cooked, chopped
- ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
These quantities are perfect for a standard casserole dish, likely serving 4 people.
Have the broccoli blanched and bacon cooked before assembly.
Instructions
Let’s assemble this easy and cheesy bake:
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a casserole dish (approx. 9×13 inches) with olive oil or non-stick spray.
2. Prepare Chicken: Take the 2 large chicken breasts and carefully slice them in half horizontally to create 4 thinner chicken cutlets.
3. Layer and Season Chicken: Place the 4 thin chicken breasts in the bottom of the greased casserole dish. Season generously with salt, black pepper, and sprinkle evenly with the Italian seasoning.
4. Add Toppings: Cover the seasoned chicken evenly with the chopped, blanched broccoli florets. Sprinkle the cooked, chopped bacon over the broccoli. Top evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C) and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
6. Serve: Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving hot.
Dinner is ready with minimal effort!
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