Description
Hearty chicken and broccoli casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table, making weeknight meals a breeze for busy families. Creamy, cheesy goodness combines tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a simple, satisfying dish everyone will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 2 cups broccoli
- 1 cup rice
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Shred or dice 2 cups of cooked chicken into small, uniform bite-sized pieces that will blend easily throughout the casserole.
- Break 2 cups of broccoli into tiny florets if using fresh, or completely thaw and drain if using frozen broccoli.
- Mix the prepared chicken, broccoli, 1 can of cream of chicken soup, 1 cup of cooked rice, and ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Transfer the mixed ingredients into the greased baking dish, spreading them evenly across the surface for consistent cooking.
- Top the casserole with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese and 1 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs, creating a crispy and golden layer.
- Place the casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for exactly 30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the ingredients set and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Shred rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and to save time on cooking the chicken from scratch.
- Use fresh broccoli when possible, but frozen works perfectly fine if you’re short on time.
- Add a dash of garlic powder or dried herbs like thyme to boost the casserole’s overall taste profile.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg