Description
This Loaded Baked Chicken Casserole is the definition of high-efficiency cooking. It delivers the comforting flavors of a loaded baked potato but swaps the heavy carbs for lean protein and nutrient-dense vegetables. Tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheese make it perfect for a chaotic Tuesday night while staying within health goals.
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs Chicken Breast
4 cups Broccoli Florets
2 tbsp Avocado Oil
6 slices Nitrate-Free Baco
1.5 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (Plain)
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
2 tbsp Fresh Chives
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13 inch glass baking dish with avocado oil
- Season the Chicken: Toss cubed chicken with avocado oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
- Combine Vegetables: Add broccoli florets to the bowl and toss agai
- First Bake: Spread mixture into baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is mostly cooked and broccoli is tender-crisp
- The 'Loaded' Layers: Remove from oven. Dollop Greek yogurt over top, swirl gently, then sprinkle cheese and crumbled baco
- Final Melt: Return casserole to oven for another 5-7 minutes until cheese is bubbly
- Garnish and Serve: Let sit for 5 minutes, top with fresh chives and serve
Notes
For best results, cut chicken into uniform 1-inch pieces.
Shred your own cheese for better melting properties.
Do not overcook chicken during the first phase.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg