Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Chicken: A Cheesy, Savory Hug Straight from the Oven!
Make this Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Chicken: tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melty cheddar with broccoli. Easy, delicious, and perfect for a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
Here’s everything I use, measured out with love:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched, chopped
- 6 strips bacon, cooked, chopped
- ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
I line it all up on my counter, and it’s like a comfort feast waiting to happen. This makes 4 hearty servings—perfect for sharing or savoring solo, depending on my mood. It’s my roadmap to cheesy bliss. I always double-check my stash before I start—it’s my ritual to stay chill. Nothing’s worse than missing bacon mid-prep, right? Keeps me in the groove and ready to cook.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Let’s get cozy—preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a casserole dish with 1 tbsp olive oil (I love that slick prep!). Set aside—ready for action (my kitchen’s buzzing with bake vibes!). It’s the warm start—pure baking magic!
Step 2: Prep the Chicken
Slice 2 large chicken breasts horizontally into 4 thinner pieces—place in the dish (my heart races for that juicy prep!). Season with salt and black pepper to taste—sprinkle 1 tbsp Italian seasoning (my kitchen smells like Italy!). It’s the savory base—pure seasoned delight!
Step 3: Layer the Toppings
Cover with 2 cups blanched, chopped broccoli florets—scatter 6 strips cooked, chopped bacon (my kitchen’s a bacon haven!). Sprinkle ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese—make it even (my heart races for that cheesy blanket!). It’s coming together—pure flavor bliss!
Step 4: Bake the Dish
Bake uncovered 20-25 minutes ‘til chicken hits 165°F—cheese melted and bubbly (that first bite’s pure joy, and you made it happen!). Pull from oven—smells like comfort (my table’s a feast!). It’s the tender finish—pure cheesy magic!