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Broccoli Cauliflower Cheddar Chicken Casserole

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Broccoli Cauliflower Cheddar Chicken Casserole
20 MIN PREP25 MIN COOK45 MIN TOTAL
6 SERVINGS

A cheesy, veggie-filled recipe for your real food table! Broccoli Cauliflower Cheddar Chicken Casserole comes together with less than 10 ingredients making it ideal for a busy weeknight dinner.

20 MIN PREP25 MIN COOK45 MIN TOTAL
6 SERVINGS
Broccoli Cauliflower Cheddar Chicken Casserole
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Ingredients
A head of garlic with a clove on the side.
3 garlic cloves, minced
cilantro
1 teaspoon dried oregano
A small bowl of salt.
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups broccoli florets, bite-sized pieces
cauliflower
2 cups cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
Crushed Red Pepper
Crushed red pepper for garnish
fresh parsley
Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 F.
Steam broccoli and cauliflower together using a double boiler (or however you wish) just until fork tender – do not overcook – and set aside.
In a bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, milk, ½ cup of cheddar cheese, minced garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Transfer to a greased baking dish (9 x 11 or 10-inch round works best). Spread chicken and cheese mixture out in the dish. Top the chicken with steamed broccoli and cauliflower and gently mix in so that some of the pieces are submerged into the chicken and cheese. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
Dash with a little pepper and optional pinch or two of crushed red pepper (omit for heat sensitive).
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
If you wish, top with a sprinkle of additional cheese with about 2-3 minutes of baking left.
Garnish with optional fresh parsley. Serve hot.
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