Description
These Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole Bites combine tender chicken, broccoli, and melted cheddar into perfectly portioned mini bites baked until golden. They are comforting, easy to prepare, and perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or entertaining.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1 cup cooked broccoli, finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or mayo
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of paprika or chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, Greek yogurt (or mayo), garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional spices until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture evenly into the mini muffin cups and gently press down to smooth and compact the tops.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden on top and set in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before carefully removing from the pan. Serve warm.
Notes
Swap broccoli for finely chopped cauliflower for a different flavor.
Use mozzarella for a milder taste or pepper jack for added heat.
Add a few tablespoons of cooked rice to make them more filling.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 8–10 minutes or microwave for 30–60 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini bite
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
