Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed or shredded (approx. 600g)
- 2 large heads fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets (approx. 500g)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated (225g)
- 1 can low-sodium cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz / 298g)
- 0.5 cup high-quality mayonnaise (115g)
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (120g)
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (60g)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (28g)
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Steam the broccoli florets for 2–3 minutes until vibrant green and tender-crisp. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to prevent a watery sauce.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper until a smooth emulsion forms.
- Fold the cooked chicken and steamed broccoli into the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- In a small bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and dried parsley. Sprinkle this mixture over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling and the panko topping is golden brown.