Broccoli And Chicken In Piquant Sauce Recipe

A classic American casserole recipe, this Broccoli & Chicken in Zesty Sauce is a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for potlucks or a comforting weeknight meal. Serving 14, this one-pan wonder features tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a flavorful, piquant sauce. Quick to assemble once the chicken is cooked, it's ready to bake to golden perfection in just an hour! Impress your guests with this easy yet elegant casserole.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 316.4 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Broccoli And Chicken In Piquant Sauce

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How to Make Broccoli And Chicken In Piquant Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Cook chicken breasts until fully cooked. Cool slightly, then cut into 1-inch pieces. (about 20 minutes)
  3. Steam or blanch 1 large head of broccoli florets until tender-crisp (about 5-7 minutes). Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. In a 9x13 inch casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray, layer half of the broccoli, followed by all of the chicken, and top with the remaining broccoli.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  6. Pour the sauce evenly over the broccoli and chicken.
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
  8. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

19g

Carbs

6g