broccoli chicken casserole
A hearty and comforting broccoli chicken casserole, perfect for a family dinner. Made with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a creamy sauce, all topped with a golden-brown cheese crust.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds chicken breast cooked and shredded
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup 1 can
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 0.5 medium onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 0.5 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken and fresh broccoli florets.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, milk, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and broccoli, mixing well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese into the chicken and broccoli mixture.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle this topping mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the bread crumb topping.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using low-fat cream of chicken soup and light mayonnaise. Feel free to add other vegetables like sliced mushrooms or diced bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.