Are you craving a hearty and comforting dish that combines the goodness of chicken, broccoli, and a creamy sauce? Look no further than the "best ever chicken broccoli casserole"! This classic casserole is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for a family dinner, potluck, or a cozy night in. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a mouthwatering casserole that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind the most delectable chicken broccoli casserole you'll ever taste.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
BROCCOLI CHICKEN CASSEROLE I
A creamy chicken and broccoli bake.
Provided by Tracy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Boil chicken until tender and shred or cut into bite size pieces. Meanwhile, steam broccoli until crisp but tender.
- In a small bowl mix together the soup and mayonnaise. Set aside. In a 9x13 inch baking dish layer the chicken, broccoli, soup mixture, and cheese. Sprinkle dry stuffing mix over the top and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 99.4 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 40.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1031 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
CONTEST-WINNING BROCCOLI CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This delicious chicken and broccoli casserole recipe is a twist on chicken divan that came from an old boss. It's quick, satisfying comfort food. -Jennifer Schlachter, Big Rock, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions, using only 1-1/2 cups water., In large bowl, combine chicken, broccoli and soup; transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with stuffing; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes longer. Freeze option: Transfer individual portions of cooled casserole to freezer containers; freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a microwave-safe dish and microwave, covered, on high until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1025mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Fix Trisha Yearwood's cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole recipe, from Trisha's Southern Kitchen on Food Network, as a comforting make-ahead meal.
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 2h50m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
- Place the chicken in a large pot with water to cover. Add some salt, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook the chicken until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain the chicken, cover, and refrigerate until cool, or up to 24 hours. Shred.
- Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets, and boil until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spread the rice in an even layer in the baking dish. Make a second layer with the broccoli. In a large bowl, mix the chicken soup, the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, shredded chicken, half the Cheddar and some salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the broccoli and top with the remaining Cheddar. Bake for 40 minutes; let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI CASSEROLE... ALL TIME FAV!
My DH's absolute all time favorite meal! He could eat this every night if I let him. I always make this when we have guests, and they ask for the recipe every time! It will be nice to have it on here now so I can just print it out!!! If you freeze this please double the sauce, for some reason it gets a bit dry in the freezer.
Provided by Amber C.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine soup, mayo and broth in a large sauce pan, heat until warm.
- Add cheese, stir until melted.
- Add chicken, rice and broccoli, stir until well blended (if it seems like it needs more liquid add chicken broth or mayo a little at a time). Sometimes I just layer the ingredients: rice, chicken, brocolli, sauce, french fried onions, sprinkle with cheese. Same results.
- Top with a thin layer of french fried onions and a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Bake @ 350 until bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 95, Sodium 1072.5, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 38.2
GRANDMA'S CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
This grandma's chicken and broccoli casserole is easy, creamy, and delicious. Always a crowd-pleaser!
Provided by jessleelalynn
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Chop broccoli florets into smaller pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add shredded chicken, condensed soup, cheese sauce, uncooked rice, water, and sauteed vegetables. Mix thoroughly and transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 137.7 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 42.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 950.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Delicious chicken and broccoli casserole without canned soup!
Provided by Toni Zundel Boyer
Categories Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt 1 stick butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add flour and stir quickly until it is mixed like Play-Doh®. Quickly add broth, milk, and chicken bouillon; whisk until smooth. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl. Add sour cream and both cheeses; stir until well mixed.
- Place shredded chicken across the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Layer cooked broccoli over the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Pour the cheese mixture over top.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until hot, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place crushed cornflakes in a zip-top bag. Add melted butter and seal the bag. Massage with your hands until butter coats all the cornflakes.
- Remove casserole from the oven and distribute cornflake mixture evenly over the top. Bake for 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 84.6 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 578 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Broccole is a favorite vegetable in our home. This is one dish that always gets rave reviews. Serve it for a brunch or dinner.-Colleen Lewis, Cottonwood, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, cook broccoli in water until crisp-tender; drain. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; set aside. , Combine the chicken, soup, mayonnaise, cheese and curry powder; spoon over broccoli. Top with bread cubes and butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
BEST CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE EVER
My friend Kevin made this one night for his own dinner. About 5 or 6 people then wandered into his house around dinnertime and demanded "just a taste". Kevin had to go to McDonald's because we ate all his supper! Although I am not a fan of soup food in general, this is one of the best incarnations of the genre I have ever seen! Bring on the can opener and enjoy!
Provided by Amy - Ellies Mommie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Mix SAUCE ingredients together in a large bowl.
- In a lasagna pan, layer ingredients as follows: Chicken and broccoli, Sauce, Cheese and croutons.
- Repeat these layers, finishing with cheese and croutons on top, until pan is filled.
- Bake 1 1/2 hours.
- You may have to cover the top toward the end to keep the croutons on top from getting too brown.
FANTASTIC CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Southern comfort food. My mom makes this when cold weather hits - ooey, gooey, and oh so rich. Occasionally, I'll swap out part of the cheddar cheese with Velveeta Crumbles. Cook time includes time for the casserole to sit. You can use about a pound of cooked chicken breasts, shredded or cubed, in place of the canned chicken.
Provided by Misa3446
Categories Beginner Cook
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 casserole, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F Thaw the broccoli, making sure it is well-drained. Drain the canned chicken chunks.
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and cheddar cheese.
- Spoon half of the broccoli in the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish. Spread one can of the chicken over the broccoli, followed by half of the cheese mixture from step 2. Smooth with a spatula, and repeat layers. You will end with the cheese mixture on top.
- Crush the Ritz crackers, and melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the cracker crumbs to the melted butter, tossing to coat. Spread over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until bubbly and the crackers are slightly browned. Let set for 30 minutes before serving.
- NOTES: Casserole can be assembled through step 3 the day ahead. Cover with foil and store in the refrigerator until time to bake. Pick up with step 4. Also, the cracker topping can be made by melting the butter in the microwave, crushing the crackers in a large ziptop bag, and pouring the butter over the crumbs. Squeeze the bag to make sure the butter is distributed evenly. Ingredients can be swapped for their low-fat counterparts, but the texture won't be as creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.6, Fat 45, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 116.8, Sodium 1219.9, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6, Protein 36.1
BEST BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
I'm a home economics teacher, and finding vegetables recipes my students enjoy preparing and eating really puts me to the test. Many kids who say they don't like broccoli actually ask for second helpings of this one!-Cynthia Kolberg, Syracuse, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring water and salt to a boil. Add rice; cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes. Melt butter in skillet; saute onion and celery until tender. In large bowl, combine rice, celery and onion with remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. casserole. Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts :
BROCCOLI CHICKEN CASSEROLE
"I came across this recipe when I was in high school, and it's been a family favorite ever since," says Sharie Blevins of Chisholm, Minnesota. "Basil gives this casserole wonderful flavor. No one will know it's good for them!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Add the chicken, broccoli and onion. In a small bowl, combine the soup, milk, cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture and stir until combined. , Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MY MOM'S CHICKEN BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE
I could eat a whole pan of this. ..I've found that the texture of the sauce comes out grainy when I use pre-shredded bags of cheese - for best results, use a good quality block of cheese and grate it yourself. ..I hope you enjoy this! It's pure comfort food to me.
Provided by LA286570
Categories Chicken
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Start the broccoli and rice:.
- Cook broccoli and rice as per the package instructions.
- When broccoli is done, drain, let cool and dice.
- Mix chicken, broccoli, and rice in a greased 9 x 13 pan.
- For the sauce:.
- Heat half and half in microwave til bubbles appear around sides of bowl, but it does not boil. Set aside.
- Melt butter in small saucepan.
- Add flour and stir crazily til incorporated but not browned.
- Add half and half.
- Bring mixture to a boil, whisking continuously.
- Reduce heat, and gradually add cheese, whisking to incorporate, til melted.
- Add cream of mushroom soup gradually, whisking til incorporated.
- Pour sauce over the dry ingredients and combine well.
- Season to taste with salt.
- Cover casserole with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and let bake 15 minutes.
- Garnish with paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.9, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 169.9, Sodium 735.6, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 46.7
CREAMY CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE RECIPE
I love a quick and healthy dinner, especially when my kids will devour it in minutes. This recipe is picky eater approved and tastes amazing. It's definitely in our dinner rotation from here on out, it is that tasty.
Provided by Elyse Ellis
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the chicken, then slice or break it into bite size pieces.
- Cook broccoli in salted water.
- Place the broccoli in a 9 x 13 inch greased casserole dish.
- Heat the milk, cream cheese, garlic salt and Parmesan cheese over low heat, stirring till the mixture is smooth.
- Pour 1 cup of sauce over the broccoli. Add the chicken into the pan and pour rest of sauce over it. Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and Ritz cracker crumbs.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 1042 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Use fresh broccoli florets: Fresh broccoli florets give the casserole a better texture and flavor than frozen broccoli.
- Cook the broccoli florets al dente: You want the broccoli florets to be tender but still have a little bit of a crunch.
- Use a good quality cheese: A good quality cheddar cheese will give the casserole a rich and creamy flavor.
- Don't overcook the casserole: The casserole should be cooked until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted, but you don't want to overcook it or the broccoli will become mushy.
- Serve the casserole immediately: The casserole is best served immediately, while it is hot and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Chicken broccoli casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The casserole is also a good source of protein, calcium, and vitamin C.
If you are looking for a tasty and nutritious casserole, then you should definitely try chicken broccoli casserole. It is a dish that the whole family will enjoy.
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