SPICY CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE WITH FRESH ARUGULA

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This is my slightly healthier and much spicier version of this yummy comfort food. I threw it together with the veggies I had on hand and it turned out delicious, so fiance asked me to save it in our rotation. We like everything pretty insanely spicy, so if you don't, just omit the habanero and serrano peppers.

Provided by tolunda

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

cooking spray
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 head broccoli, cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup milk
½ cup chopped onion
¼ red bell pepper, chopped
1 serrano chile pepper, minced
1 habanero pepper, minced (wear gloves)
1 carrot, minced
1 teaspoon butter
½ cup chopped fresh mushrooms
¼ cup bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup arugula, or to taste

Steps:

  • Spray a skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat; cook chicken in the hot skillet until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Set chicken aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Place broccoli in the prepared casserole dish.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir flour into the melted butter until combined and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly pour in chicken stock and milk, stirring constantly; continue cooking and stirring until sauce is thickened, 5 to 10 more minutes.
  • Stir onion, red bell pepper, serrano chile pepper, habanero pepper, and carrot into the sauce; simmer until vegetables are slightly softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Cut the cooled chicken into cubes and sprinkle over broccoli. Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon over sauce layer in the casserole dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese over mushroom layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler; broil casserole until topping is browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Spoon casserole into 4 bowls and sprinkle 1/4 cup arugula atop each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 104.1 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 466.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Hajatmin Khan
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a potluck or a party.


Tajammal Hassain
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


maham shahid
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I'm not a big fan of casseroles, but this one was really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the chicken was tender.


Thomas Eilerd
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken and broccoli. It's also a very easy dish to make.


Junior Rahube
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I love this casserole! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always make it when I have leftover chicken.


Jayden Morris
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Amira
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a crowd.


Bikash Adhakari
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken.


Reyna Griffin
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I made this casserole with brown rice instead of white rice and it turned out great! It was a healthier and more filling version of the classic dish.


Mugisha Lucky
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This casserole was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder.


Mike Dunlap
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the chicken was tender.


Colette Eagleman
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This casserole was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. It was also very easy to make.


Mayami Money
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I've never made a casserole before, but this one was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Telicia Chandler
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This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it.


Ally Black
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Hamo Joker
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more salt and pepper. The chicken was also a bit dry.


Rateel Alraddadi
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and broccoli. The sauce is creamy and flavorful and the arugula adds a nice touch of freshness.


Kevin Wheeler
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This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I used a rotisserie chicken and it worked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Al3eun Al3eun
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I made this casserole last night and it was delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the sauce. The broccoli was also cooked perfectly and the arugula added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be maki


Madankumar Jha
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the broccoli was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.