Best 14 Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipes

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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 and Broccoli Casserole image

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

1 teaspoon unsalted butter, or as needed
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
3 cups finely chopped broccoli
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup sour cream
ground black pepper to taste

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



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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

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup sliced onion
8 oz sliced mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cups cooked white rice (without added salt or butter)
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken breast
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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



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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

1 (10 ounce) can low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cauliflower and broccoli mix
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups milk
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs, or more to taste

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



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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

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cups frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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



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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

2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
1 large rotisserie chicken, meat pulled and shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chicken soup base
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
cooking spray

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



Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Casserole image

Provided by Virginia Willis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 cups extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 8 ounces)
2 cups homemade chicken stock or canned reduced-fat low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups 2-percent or whole milk
1 bay leaf, preferably fresh
1 thyme sprig
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups long-grain rice
3/4 cup sour cream
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved, or 6 boneless skinless thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 pound broccoli crown, chopped into small florets

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



Potato-Topped Cheesy Broccoli-Chicken Casserole image

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

2 bags (12 oz each) or 1 bag (24 oz) frozen broccoli & cheese sauce
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups milk
1 box Chicken Helper™ crispy ranch chicken
2 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (2 oz)
2 cups (3/4-inch cubes) deli rotisserie chicken
1 teaspoon parsley flakes

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



Too Easy Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole image

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

1 box broccoli and cheese flavored rice mix (I use Uncle Ben's au Gratin)
2 cups boiling water
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 lb
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups frozen broccoli
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (4 oz)

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



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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

1 head broccoli, chopped, cooked
4 chicken breasts, diced, cooked
7 slices bacon, chopped, cooked
3/4 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons cream cheese
1 1/4 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, grated
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon bacon grease, reserved (optional)

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



Low-Carb Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and

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

8 ounces neufchatel cheese
1/3 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
14 1/2 ounces low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 cup mushroom (chopped)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 chicken breasts (grilled, sauteed, boiled, or microwaved)
3 cups broccoli florets (steamed)
3 cups cauliflower (riced and cooked)
1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend (shredded)

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



Grandma's Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken Casserole image

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

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli
4 cups cooked rice
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
10 3/4 ounces milk
1 lb chicken breast
6 ounces Cheese Whiz
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup green pepper
1/2 cup celery
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 ounces flour
1 dash salt

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



Cheesy Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole image

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

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 3 cups (steamed and cubed)
1 lb broccoli, steamed and chopped (frozen may be substituted, but steam it too)
1 cup light sour cream (Cabot preferred)
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise (Kraft preferred)
10 ounces cream of chicken soup, undiluted (98% fat free works, too)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
salt, to taste (optional)
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

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



Cheesy Broccoli - Hashbrown - Chicken Casserole image

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

2 - 21/2 c cooked cubed chicken breast
1 pkg (26 - 30 ounce) bag - shredded hashbrowns, thawed
2 - 14.75 oz cream of chicken soup - or 1 cream of chicken and 1 cream of mushroom ( that's what i use ) or use a 26 ounce can
1/2 c milk
3/4 c cream
2 c ( 8 ounces ) shredded, cheddar cheese
6 Tbsp butter, melted
1 - 16 oz broccoli flourets, thawed
1 tsp poultry seasoning
2 Tbsp dry minced onions
2 tsp salt or to taste
1 1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 oz french fried onion, crushed - optional
1/2 lb bacon, cooked, and crumbled - optional - i made this 2 times in the past week. the second time i added bacon...delicious either way.

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



Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole image

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

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
2 large heads broccoli, cut into small florets
½ sweet onion, chopped
3 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons margarine
2 (5.4 ounce) packages herb and butter-flavored rice side dish (such as Knorr® Herb & Butter Rice Sides)
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup mayonnaise
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
2 teaspoons garlic powder
¼ teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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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