Best 7 Savory Chicken And Broccoli Casserole Recipes

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Savory chicken and broccoli casserole is a classic comfort-food dish that combines tender pieces of chicken, crisp-tender broccoli florets and a creamy, flavorful sauce. It's a hearty and satisfying meal that's sure to please the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep work, you can create a delicious casserole that cooks and bakes to perfection.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SILVER'S SAVORY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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This is an easy to make recipe that is great for potlucks, church gatherings, holidays, or outside gatherings. It is also a non-hassle recipe for you working folks, single folks, or even for kids to make! You can even make it ahead of time by preparing the casserole and then freezing it - for up to 3months! My family loves this casserole and we change things around in it, by adding or taking out different things. Have fun with it, and I would love to hear comments on what worked for you and what changes you made! Serve with dinner rolls or French bread and a salad!

Provided by SILVER SHADOWWOLF

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces egg noodles
3 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¾ cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
5 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast meat
1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.) Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion until tender, about 3 minutes. Mix in flour. Gradually stir in chicken broth. Slowly stir in milk, and cook, stirring, until sauce begins to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place cooked noodles in the bottom of casserole dish. Arrange cooked chicken in an even layer over noodles. Place broccoli over the chicken. Pour sauce evenly over the broccoli. Combine cheeses, and sprinkle half over the casserole.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Allow to set for 5 minutes, until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 163.7 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 49.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 453.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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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

Nonstick cooking spray or butter, for the baking dish
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium head broccoli, cut into small florets
2 cups cooked white rice
One 10-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 ounces Cheddar, grated (about 2 1/2 cups)

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.

SAVORY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Savory Chicken and Broccoli Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces egg noodles
3 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup milk
salt and pepper
5 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts
1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add pasta and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
  • Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Saute onion until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Mix in flour.
  • Gradually stir in chicken broth.
  • Slowly stir in milk, and cook, stirring, until sauce begins to thicken.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place cooked noodles in the bottom of casserole dish.
  • Arrange cooked chicken in an even layer over noodles.
  • Place broccoli over the chicken.
  • Pour sauce evenly over the broccoli.
  • Combine cheeses, and sprinkle half over the casserole.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
  • Remove from oven, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Allow to set for 5 minutes, until cheese melts.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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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

CONTEST-WINNING BROCCOLI CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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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

1 package (6 ounces) chicken stuffing mix
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed broccoli cheese soup, undiluted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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This casserole is a hit with my whole family. Even my children enjoy eating their broccoli with this homemade meal.

Provided by Jill P

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 54m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta, uncooked
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
⅛ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup onion, finely diced
1 pound ground chicken
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain, cover, and set aside until needed.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 cup broccoli; toss and cook just until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle broccoli with flour, and cook 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Pour in the milk, and stir to blend. Season with salt, pepper, and chipotle pepper powder, if desired. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer mixture until sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Mix in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in another large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, ground chicken, and remaining 1 cup of broccoli. Cook and stir until chicken is evenly browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and cook until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven broiler to High. Lightly grease 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Toss the pasta with the broccoli sauce until evenly blended. Stir in the sour cream, if desired. Stir the broccoli sauce mixture into the chicken mixture. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Cook under preheated broiler until cheese melts and browns around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 124.7 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 405 mg, Sugar 5 g

BROCCOLI CHICKEN CASSEROLE I



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A creamy chicken and broccoli bake.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 pound broccoli florets, cooked
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup dry stuffing mix

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still tender and juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar cheese or a flavorful Parmesan cheese will add a lot of flavor to the casserole.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make chicken and broccoli casserole. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or seasonings.

Conclusion:

Chicken and broccoli casserole is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make, and it is always a hit with the family. This recipe is a great basic recipe that you can use to create your own unique version of chicken and broccoli casserole.

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