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How to Make Spicy Chicken Broccoli Casserole with Fresh Arugula - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ready to spice up your dinner routine with a delicious, comforting casserole? Look no further than this Spicy Chicken Broccoli Casserole with Fresh Arugula. This dish is a perfect combination of tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a kick of spice, all topped with a bed of fresh arugula for a pop of color and flavor.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a satisfying meal to enjoy at home, this casserole is sure to be a hit. The creamy, spicy sauce and the crunc...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 466mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 81mg
    • Calcium: 230mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 681mg

    Categories

    Spicy recipes
    Chicken recipes
    Broccoli recipes
    Casserole recipes