Comforting Potato Chicken Broccoli Casserole
A cozy baked casserole made with creamy mashed potatoes, tender chicken, crisp broccoli, smoky bacon, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets steamed or roasted until crisp-tender
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10-inch baking dish.
- Boil chopped red potatoes in salted water for 10–15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and return to the pot.
- While the potatoes cook, steam or roast broccoli until crisp-tender. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp, then crumble.
- Mash potatoes with butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in broccoli, chicken, crumbled bacon, and half the cheese. Mix well.
- Spread mixture into the baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake 20–25 minutes until hot and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.