SWISS CHICKEN & BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

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My brother is a bachelor and even though he cooks for just one, he makes awesome full course meals. He got this recipe from a friend and I had to have it! I have taken this to potluck dinners and have been asked for the recipe. Simple comfort food.

Provided by mums the word

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons butter
3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon onion, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
2 cups broccoli, blanched 2 minutes
4 cups egg noodles or 4 cups penne pasta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package.Drain well and butter lightly to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces.
  • In large frying pan, heat 6 tbsp butter. Add onions and chicken pieces. Cook just until turning white, turn and cook other side.
  • Sprinkle with lemon juice. Add mushrooms and cook over medium heat for about six minutes, turning once. Remove chicken and mushrooms and keep warm.
  • To the juices left in the frying pan, add flour. Cook and stir about 2 minutes.
  • Using whisk, stir in milk and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer to thicken.
  • Add spices and half of the cheese. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  • Using the same pot that you cooked your noodles in, add the cream sauce and gently stir to coat noodles. Add broccoli, chicken and mushrooms. Fold into the noodles gently.
  • Transfer to a greased 2L baking pan and top with remainder of Swiss cheese.
  • Bake covered at 350F 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 117.5, Sodium 454.1, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 25.4

Ssentamu Umaar
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This was a great recipe! The chicken and broccoli were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. The Ritz cracker topping added a nice crunch.


Shovo Islam
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This casserole was delicious! The chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. The Ritz cracker topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Muskan Rajput
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I made this casserole for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken and broccoli were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. The Ritz cracker topping added a nice crunch.


Fizza Batool
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This was a great recipe! The chicken and broccoli were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. The Ritz cracker topping added a nice crunch.


Muhammad ilyas Gujjar
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This casserole was delicious! The chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. The Ritz cracker topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Tommy Curtis
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I made this casserole for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken and broccoli were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. The Ritz cracker topping added a nice crunch.


Jean Rooney
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out delicious! The chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. The Ritz cracker topping added a nice crunch.


Joy Gibson
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This was a great recipe! The chicken and broccoli were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. The Ritz cracker topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Love Bird
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This casserole was delicious! The chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. The Ritz cracker topping added a nice crunch. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect comfort food meal.


Quraish Golooba
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I'm not usually a fan of casseroles, but this one was really good! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the Ritz cracker topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make


BiLAL IRFAN
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used rotisserie chicken to save time, and it worked perfectly. The casserole was creamy and cheesy, and the broccoli was still slightly crunchy. I served it with a side of rice, and it was a deliciou


Phumelela Phumelela
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the broccoli was perfectly cooked. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the Ritz cracker topping added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.