Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease the baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Add your potatoes to a large pot and cover with water.
2 ½ pounds Red potatoes
Bring the water to a boil and cook them until fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
While the potatoes are boiling, roast or steam the broccoli until hot but barely softened.
3 cups Bite-size broccoli florets
Drain any liquid from the broccoli.
Cook the bacon.
4 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
Chop or crumble bacon and set aside.
Drain the potatoes and transfer them back to the hot pot.
Place the pot back over a warm, but turned-off, burner or on the lowest heat seating possible.
Smash the potatoes using a potato masher.
Add butter, sour cream, and seasonings to the pot and stir to combine.
4 tablespoons Butter, 1 cup Sour cream, ½ - 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon Garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Onion powder, ½ teaspoon Paprika
Next, add the cooked broccoli, the chicken, the bacon, and 1 cup of cheese to the pot.
4 cups Cooked chopped chicken, 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
Stir to combine and transfer to your prepared baking dish.
Add the remaining cheese to the top.
2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the casserole is heated though.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Green onions