Broccoli and Chicken Bake

Servings: 4

Source: Chelsea Reinberg, MPH, RDN  

This quick and easy broccoli and chicken bake is a healthy weeknight meal. Substitute fresh cooked chicken for canned, or substitute frozen broccoli and frozen onion and pepper blend to make it an even faster meal, and skip the chopping. 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced
  • 3 cups broccoli, chopped
  • 1 (12.5 oz) can chicken breast, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • 1 tablespoon white wine or rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add oil, mushrooms, and onion. Add a pinch of salt. Cook until mushrooms and onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. 
  3. Add red pepper and broccoli and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until broccoli is tender. 
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and vinegar. Set aside. 
  5. Once the vegetables are soft, add chicken, mozzarella, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir to fully coat the mixture. Remove from heat. 
  6. Drizzle yogurt mixture over the chicken and vegetables and stir until fully mixed in. 
  7. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs (optional) and bake for 15 minutes. 
  8. Store leftovers in an airtight container within 2 hours.