Broccoli Cheese And Chicken Casserole Recipe

This cheesy broccoli chicken casserole is the ultimate comfort food, ready in under an hour! Made with pre-cooked chicken and creamy mushroom soup for convenience, this easy weeknight dinner is perfect served over fluffy basmati rice. A delightful blend of savory chicken, tender broccoli, and a rich, creamy sauce topped with crispy breadcrumbs – guaranteed to be a family favorite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 313.8 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Broccoli Cheese And Chicken Casserole

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How to Make Broccoli Cheese And Chicken Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a 13x9x3 inch baking dish, arrange 1 lb broccoli florets in two rows with stalks towards the center.
  3. Top broccoli with 1.5 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced.
  4. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken.
  5. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup milk, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp curry powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and 2 tbsp cold water until smooth.
  7. Gradually whisk the flour mixture into the soup mixture.
  8. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
  9. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken and broccoli.
  10. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup melba toast crumbs and 2 tbsp melted butter.
  11. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
  12. Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  13. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  14. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving over hot basmati rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

27g

Carbs

5g

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