Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole Recipe
This easy broccoli and cauliflower casserole recipe is made with real cream cheese, diced chicken breast, and melted mozzarella, no condensed soup required. Everything comes together in one bowl and bakes in just 10 minutes. A healthy, gluten-free dinner the whole family loves, ready in just 25 minutes.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower large head cut in small florets
- 1 broccoli head cut in small florets
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast* diced
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup half-half cream
- 2 cups mozzarella shredded (save some for topping)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Adjust the oven rack to the middle position, and preheat oven to 425°F.
- Steam the head of cauliflower and broccoli by filling a large pot with about 2 cups of water and place a steamer basket in the bottom. Bring the water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and broccoli florets into the steamer basket. Cover the pot and steam until for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl add cooked chicken, cream cheese, half-half cream, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix everything together to combine.
- Remove the cauliflower and broccoli from the heat and place in the cream cheese mixture bowl. It’s not necessary to let the cauliflower and broccoli cool down. They’ll help to melt the cheese.
- Spoon the cauliflower and broccoli mixture into an oiled casserole dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- If you prefer your dish to be a little bit browned on the top, you can turn the broiler on high for the final 3 minutes and broil it. Keep a close eye on it, so that it does not burn.
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Notes
To store: You can tightly wrap the casserole, once cooled, and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat: Reheat the casserole in the oven until warmed through. You can also reheat it in the microwave.
To freeze: Tightly wrap the casserole and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g