Description
Cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table, blending tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and melted cheese into one satisfying family meal. Weeknight dinners never looked so good with this simple, hearty dish that everyone will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
Seasoning and Topping:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even heating.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup cream of chicken soup, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder.
- Stir the ingredients thoroughly so every morsel gets coated with creamy goodness.
- Coat a casserole dish with cooking spray, then carefully pour your chicken and broccoli mixture into the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Create a crispy topping by combining 1 cup breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate small bowl.
- Generously scatter the seasoned breadcrumbs across the entire surface of your casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for precisely 25-30 minutes until the topping turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, helping the ingredients settle and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Swap the cream of chicken soup for a homemade white sauce to control sodium and avoid processed ingredients.
- Pulse frozen broccoli in a food processor for smaller pieces that blend seamlessly into the casserole.
- Add a handful of chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme to brighten the flavor profile and add fresh notes.
- For a gluten-free version, replace breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour for the topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 427 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg