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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole on a white plate.

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli florets finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • cup pork rind crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin with cooking spray.
  • In a skillet, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in the onions and saute until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic, and saute another 30 seconds.
  • Add the heavy whipping cream to the skillet and simmer until the sauce becomes thick. Let cool to thicken further.
  • In a small bowl, combine the pork rind crumbs and parmesan cheese.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, add the chicken, broccoli, cheese, sauce mixture and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Press the chicken and broccoli mixture into the prepared muffin tin until they are full, and top with some of the pork rind crumb mixture.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are browned and crispy on top.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 26gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 306mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 935IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1mg
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