Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Bake
Estimated $5.30 recipe · $2.65 per serving (US / USD)
Tender chicken and broccoli baked in a creamy cheese sauce — comfort food, low carb.
The recipe
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Bake
Tender chicken and broccoli baked in a creamy cheese sauce — comfort food, low carb.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 250g broccoli florets
- 100g cheddar, grated
- 150ml cream
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt & pepper
Estimated recipe cost
$5.30 for 2 servings · $2.65 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 chicken breasts, cubedRetail benchmark · $22.37 / 3629 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $1.85 |
| 250g broccoli floretsPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 340 g · Uses 250g | $1.47 |
| 100g cheddar, gratedPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 227 g · Uses 100g | $0.88 |
| 150ml creamPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 473 ml · Uses 150ml | $0.95 |
| 1 garlic cloveRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.07 |
| Salt & pepperPlanning assumption · $0.08 / 1 portion · Unspecified amount: assumes 1 portion | $0.08 |
| Estimated total | $5.30 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Sear the chicken until golden.
- Mix with broccoli, cream and garlic in a dish, top with cheddar.
- Bake at 190°C for 18–20 min until bubbling.
Recipe notes
A low-carb bake that still feels indulgent.
Estimated nutrition per serving
560 kcal · 46g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.