Description
A comforting casserole featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, crispy turkey bacon, and melted cheeses wrapped in a creamy ranch dressing.
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
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup shredded cheddar (for topping)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Prepare the broccoli: Steam or blanch the florets until they’re just tender (about 3-4 minutes). Drain them well.
- Combine your ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix the cooked chicken, tender broccoli, crispy turkey bacon, minced garlic, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing. Stir well.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Top with remaining cheeses: Sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can make this dish ahead by assembling and refrigerating before baking. Customize with additional vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, low carb, broccoli, bacon, comfort food, family meal