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Low Carb High Protein Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Bake - Easy, Comforting, and Meal-Prep Friendly

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded (skin removed if preferred)
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen, bite-size)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or regular milk
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional but great)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Prep the oven and pan: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Blanch or steam the broccoli: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain well and pat dry. If using frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. Sauté the garlic: In a skillet, warm olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Don’t let it brown.
  4. Make the sauce base: Reduce heat to low. Whisk in cream cheese until smooth and melty. Add Greek yogurt, almond milk, Dijon, onion powder, thyme, and smoked paprika. Stir until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the cheeses: Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella and all the Parmesan until just melted. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Combine: In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken and broccoli. Pour the sauce over and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Assemble the bake: Transfer mixture to the baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like heat.
  8. Bake: Cook for 18–22 minutes, until bubbly around the edges.
  9. Broil for color: Switch to broil for 1–3 minutes to brown the top lightly. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  10. Finish and serve: Rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or chives. Serve warm.