A cheesy chicken broccoli casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. Made with tender chicken, fresh broccoli florets, a creamy cheese sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the steps and tips you need to create a cheesy chicken broccoli casserole that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Cheesy chicken-broccoli casserole. Eat as-is or serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
Provided by Eric Wood
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch dish.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add chicken and continue to boil until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine broccoli, cream of chicken soup, Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Drain chicken and add to broccoli mixture. Mix well. Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Add remaining Parmesan cheese on top and continue to bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 832.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE
This lighter, fresher version of the classic chicken casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add mushrooms and salt; continue to cook 4 to 6 minutes or until any liquid evaporates and mushrooms are brown. Add broccoli; cook 30 seconds to 1 minute or until bright green. Transfer mixture to large bowl.
- Add rice to bowl. Stir to combine. Stir in chicken.
- In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over melted butter; add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat with whisk. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture turns light brown. Slowly beat in milk with whisk 2 tablespoons at a time until smooth and combined. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Continue to cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
- Slowly beat sour cream and Cheddar cheese into sauce mixture with whisk. Reserve 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; set aside. Beat remaining Parmesan cheese into milk mixture. Add to bowl with chicken and vegetables; stir to combine. Pour into baking dish; spread evenly.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
CHEESY CHICKEN-BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
Delicious and filling! Cheesy mixture can also be made into a soup.
Provided by heatherbreeze
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine 1/2 the mushroom soup and an equal amount of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Heat 1 frozen, unopened bag of cauliflower and broccoli mix in the microwave until hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Let stand about 2 minutes; open bag and transfer vegetables to a bowl. Repeat with remaining bag.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and salt; stir in remaining cream of mushroom soup. Add flour slowly, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps. Add Cheddar cheese. Cook and stir until cheese sauce is thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic powder.
- Layer half the cooked vegetables into the bottom of a baking pan or casserole dish. Add half of the cooked chicken. Pour in half the cheese sauce. Add a light layer of bread crumbs. Add remaining vegetables, remaining chicken, and remaining cheese sauce. Top with a light layer of bread crumbs. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 641 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
With plenty of tender chicken and broccoli, this cheese-topped dish is a real family-pleaser. In fact, my clan would eat it any day of the week.-Rachel Bywater, Holland, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer chicken and broccoli. Combine the soup, sour cream and lemon juice; spread over broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
CHEESY BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Delicious, filling, gluten free, keto friendly, and super easy!
Provided by Robyn Stone
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place broccoli florets in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer shredded chicken on top; press down onto broccoli.
- Combine mayonnaise, heavy cream, chicken soup base, dill, and pepper in a bowl; mix well. Spread evenly over chicken and top with Cheddar cheese. Grease a piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray and cover baking dish with greased-side down.
- Bake covered in the preheated oven, about 45 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 to 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 519.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
CHEESY BROCCOLI, CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
Provided by Virginia Willis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the panko and half of the cheese. Set aside.
- Heat the stock, milk, bay leaf and thyme in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming. Keep warm while you prepare the vegetables. (You can skip infusing the liquid with the herbs if you like, but it does need to be warmed so it doesn't make lumpy gravy when you add it to the flour.)
- Heat the butter in a large ovenproof and flame-proof casserole or skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the flour and stir to combine. (The mixture will be dry.)
- Remove the bay leaf and thyme from the stock mixture. Whisk the stock into the flour and vegetables. Add the remaining cup of cheese and stir until smooth. Add the rice and stir to combine. Add the sour cream, cayenne and nutmeg; stir until smooth. Place the 6 pieces of chicken in the casserole and snuggle them into the rice. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Bake until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup of water. Cover and microwave until the broccoli is just tender and bright green, about 2 minutes, depending on the strength of your microwave. Drain the broccoli and keep warm.
- Once the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, remove the casserole from the oven and stir in the broccoli. (It's easiest if you transfer the chicken to a plate first, then stir in the broccoli, then pop the chicken back on top.) Smooth the top and sprinkle with the reserved panko-cheese mixture. Return to the oven and bake until the topping is golden brown, about 15 minutes longer. Place the casserole on a rack to cool slightly before serving.
POTATO-TOPPED CHEESY BROCCOLI-CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Classic favorites combine to create an easy-to-make casserole that resembles a Shepherd's Pie. Your family will love this broccoli, cheese and chicken combo topped with mashed potatoes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart oval baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook frozen broccoli as directed on bag for microwave directions.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to rapid boiling; remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the milk and the potatoes (from Chicken Helper box) until well blended. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed; whip vigorously with fork. Add half of the seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box) and remaining 3/4 cup milk. Mix well, using electric mixer, if necessary.
- In large bowl, mix cooked broccoli mixture with cheeses, stirring to melt cheese. Add chicken and rest of seasoned crumbs; mix until combined. Pour into baking dish; top with mashed potato mixture, spreading evenly over top of casserole. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until casserole is bubbling and potatoes have started to brown. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1480 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g
TOO EASY CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE
A delicious one dish meal that is full of flavor and will be cooked in less than 1 hour. The only prep time is for 2 cups of water to boil; and make sure the chicken is thawed if previously frozen. I got this recipe from my Brand Named Best Loved Casseroles book, in the "Dinner in Minutes" chapter.
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and boil water.
- In a 13x9 casserole dish, combine rice and contents of seasoning packet; add boiling water to dish and mix well.
- Add chicken, sprinkle with garlic powder; cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Add broccoli and cheese; cover and continue to bake for another 8-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
CHEESY BROCCOLI BACON CHICKEN CASSEROLE
I created this dish to use the broccoli I had bought for the first time in my life (used to hate the stuff!) and to fit my parents' low carb diet. The fastest way to pre-cook the broccoli, chicken and bacon is by using a combination of the microwave and stovetop. I cooked the bacon and chicken in the microwave--separately--and I steamed the broccoli--but you could also nuke the broccoli and saute the other two).
Provided by Marla Swoffer
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat chicken stock until boiling.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream and milk.
- When dissolved, stir in monterey jack.
- When dissolved, stir in cream cheese.
- Add garlic powder, ground pepper, and bacon grease (optional).
- Whisk until smooth.
- Remove sauce from stove and pour into the bottom of a rectangular glass casserole dish.
- Layer chicken, bacon and broccoli over the sauce.
- Sprinkle cheddar/jack and parmesan over the top.
- Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
LOW-CARB CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI AND "RICE" CASSEROLE
Make and share this Low-Carb Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and "Rice" Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Stephsfanny
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the chicken breasts (we prefer to grill or saute ours, but we often boil or microwave them if we're running late), seasoned to taste (we like salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper), and dice.
- Steam broccoli florets.
- Cook riced cauliflower.
- Melt neufchatel cheese in a pot on medium heat with half of the chicken broth, chicken bouillon, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Boil the mushrooms in a saute pan in the rest of the chicken broth until cooked and strain the mushrooms, saving the liquid.
- Whisk the Greek yogurt into the cream cheese mixture and warm.
- Pour the mushroom flavored chicken broth into the cheese mixture and whisk until smooth (you may include the mushrooms in the casserole, but if your kids are picky like ours, you may opt to leave them out).
- Layer the casserole in a 9x13 baking dish in the following order (from bottom to top): cauliflower rice, diced chicken, steamed broccoli, cheese sauce (poured evenly over the top), shredded cheese.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
GRANDMA'S CHEESY BROCCOLI & CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This is down home comfort food at it's finest. It was the only way my grams or mom could get me to eat my broccoli while growing up. These days I use brown rice for a lower carb, healthier version. Sometimes I also use chicken thigh instead of breast because it's so much more tender. I hope you love it was much as I do.
Provided by Bitter Moon
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 casserole, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Chop onions, green peppers, and celery into small pieces.
- Fry chopped vegetables in half of the vegetable oil.
- Cube chicken.
- Flour and salt the chicken cubes and brown in remaining oil--add more if needed.
- Add mushroom soup and milk and stir until mixed.
- Butter a large baking dish
- Add chicken mixture, cooked rice, broccoli, and remaining vegetables.
- Stir, cover, and cook 45min in 350 degree oven.
- Uncover, top with Cheese Whiz, return to over for 5 to 10 minutes--until cheese is completely melted.
CHEESY CREAMY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
After trying 4 different Zaar recipes for Broccoli and Cheese Casseroles, I remained unimpressed...I kept having to take out ingredients I didn't like...So it came to me that I could take what I liked from each and create something NEW and it worked! Here is the resulting recipe...Serve with hot rice or pasta if you want starch with your meal...Enjoy!
Provided by CookinwithGas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°; you'll need a 13 x 9 pan for this recipe.
- In the 13 x 9 pan, spread out the broccoli; then layer the chicken atop the broccoli.
- Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, soup, lime juice, garlic and salt & pepper.
- Spread this mixture over the broccoli/chicken; top with the cheddar cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake 15 minutes, more or less, until hot and bubbly.
- TIP: you may serve this with hot rice or pasta if you want a starch with your meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.1, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 78.7, Sodium 738.8, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 30.2
CHEESY BROCCOLI - HASHBROWN - CHICKEN CASSEROLE
My Aunt always made this delicious casserole. I've tweaked it, to make it even better. My kids always come back for seconds...so very flavorful...You have your meat, potatoes and veggies all in one dish! I hope you give it a try sometime...it's great for taking to potluck, as it's a full dish and will serve many. Recipe could...
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 deep baking pan or dish with non stick cooking spray. Set aside. In a bowl, mix soups, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, onion flakes, butter, 1 1/2 cups cheese, milk and cream.
- 2. In a large bowl; toss together the broccoli, chicken and hash browns.
- 3. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken mixture and blend well. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish, and spread out evenly. Sprinkle with crushed french fried onions.
- 4. Place in oven and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, making sure hash browns and broccoli is thoroughly cooked. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly.
- 5. Return to oven until cheese is melted. Enjoy!
CHEESY BROCCOLI CHICKEN CASSEROLE
All-in-one casserole with Cheddar cheese, rice, cooked chicken and fresh broccoli.
Provided by Frenchy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt-free seasoning, and pan-fry in the hot oil until lightly browned on both sides, about 10 minutes per side. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces, and set aside.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil. Place the broccoli florets and sweet onion into the steamer basket, cover pan, and steam until broccoli turns bright green and is barely tender, about 3 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, bring 3 1/2 cups of water to a boil, and stir in the margarine until it melts. Pour in the contents of the two packages of rice side dish, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until rice is tender, 7 to 10 minutes; turn off heat, and allow to stand covered for 2 minutes.
- Transfer cooked rice into a large mixing bowl, and stir in the chicken, broccoli, and onion. Mix in the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, 2 cups of Cheddar cheese, parsley, 2 teaspoons of salt-free seasoning, garlic powder, curry powder, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until thoroughly combined. Adjust salt and black pepper. Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, and sprinkle 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 45.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 762 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
Tips:
- Choose the best broccoli. To ensure the best flavor and texture, select broccoli florets that are deep green and tightly closed. Avoid florets that are yellowing or wilted.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly. To prevent foodborne illness and ensure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
- Use a variety of cheeses. To create a flavorful and creamy casserole, use a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
- Add some extra flavor. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding ingredients like garlic, onion, or diced bell peppers to the casserole.
- Don't overcook the casserole. To prevent the casserole from becoming dry and overcooked, bake it for the recommended time and watch it closely to avoid burning.
Conclusion:
With its creamy cheese sauce, tender broccoli, and juicy chicken, cheesy chicken broccoli casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a family meal. By following the tips provided in this article, you can create a delicious and satisfying casserole that everyone will love. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in this classic comfort food.
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