Lightened-Up Chicken & Broccoli Bake
Lightened-Up Chicken & Broccoli Bake delivers tender chicken and bright broccoli in a creamy, cozy sauce with just enough Cheddar to feel satisfying without the heaviness. The reduced-fat soup and mayo keep it creamy and balanced, letting the mushroom notes and gentle cheese richness shine. It’s a comforting choice for busy weeknights or a casual family dinner when you want something warm and wholesome.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lightened-Up Chicken & Broccoli Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 7
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly coat a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and set it over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, combine the frozen broccoli, condensed soup, Cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise in a large bowl, stirring until well mixed.
- 4
Stir the cooked chicken into the broccoli mixture until evenly coated, then transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 296.66 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 27.32 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 14.79 g 5%
- Total Fat 15.49 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.18 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 83.41 mg High 28%
- Sodium 1053.28 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 2.58 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 220.98 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 696.8 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 31.32 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 88.5 mg Good Source 98%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Lightened Up Chicken & Broccoli Bake is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli, Cooking Spray, Cream of Mushroom Soup, and Diced Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 296.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightened-Up Chicken & Broccoli Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli, Cooking Spray, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Diced Chicken Breast, Light Mayonnaise. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lightened-Up Chicken & Broccoli Bake?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 296.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightened-Up Chicken & Broccoli Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lightened-Up Chicken & Broccoli Bake healthy?
- Lightened-Up Chicken & Broccoli Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 296.66 calories and 27.32 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1053.28 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.18 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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