Name: One-Pan Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 680g (1.5 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes; 450g (1 lb) fresh broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces; 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter OR 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion (about 120g / 4 oz), finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1 teaspoon (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt), plus more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon (1g) freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) dried thyme (optional, for aromatic depth); 1 can (10.5 oz / 298g) condensed cream of chicken soup; 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk (or low-sodium chicken broth, for a slightly lighter sauce); 1.5 cups (170g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs (for superior crispness, or regular breadcrumbs); 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil (for breadcrumbs); 2 tablespoons (10g) fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Magic Sous

One-Pan Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole — Magic Sous