Description
There’s something truly comforting about this dish—a perfect blend of baked potato nostalgia and creamy casserole indulgence. This Baked Potato Chicken and Broccoli Casserole delivers the ultimate dinner satisfaction. Think creamy, cheesy chicken filling, fluffy baked potato, fresh broccoli, and a golden breadcrumb topping that crackles just right with every bite.
Ingredients
-
4 large russet potatoes
-
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
-
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
-
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
-
1 cup sour cream
-
½ cup milk
-
1 teaspoon garlic powder
-
1 teaspoon onion powder
-
Salt and pepper to taste
-
½ cup breadcrumbs
-
2 tablespoons olive oil
-
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven:
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash your russet potatoes well and prick them a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake the potatoes:
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45–60 minutes, or until fork-tender. When finished, remove from the oven and let them cool just enough to handle safely.
Make the filling:
While the potatoes are baking, combine the shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until everything is well-coated and evenly distributed.
Scoop the potatoes:
Slice each baked potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out some of the flesh from each half, leaving a thin layer to help the skin hold its shape. Add the scooped-out potato to the chicken-broccoli mixture and stir until combined.
Stuff the skins:
Spoon the filling back into the potato shells, packing it in generously. Nestle the stuffed potatoes into a greased baking dish, making sure they sit upright and snug.
Add the topping:
In a small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and olive oil until evenly moistened. Sprinkle this mixture over the tops of the stuffed potatoes.
Bake again:
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes, or until the breadcrumb topping is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy every cheesy, cozy bite.
Notes
Shortcut tip: Use store-bought rotisserie chicken to save prep time.
Broccoli prep: Steaming in the microwave works great—just place florets in a bowl with a few tablespoons of water, cover, and microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Make-ahead: You can prep the entire dish a day in advance and refrigerate before the second bake.
Cheese options: Sharp cheddar adds bold flavor, but feel free to experiment with Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a milder or meltier result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (½ baked potato with filling)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg