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This Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and delicious dinner option that can be made in minutes. It’s so easy and comforting and a complete meal when paired with rice or noodles.
If you’re craving more broccoli recipes, then be sure to try making a comforting One Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese or some crispy Oven Roasted Broccoli. For another casserole option, try making the popular Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Pasta, it’s a blog favorite.
This chicken casserole is one that the whole family will enjoy. It is also great for potluck events or gifting to a friend or loved one as a freezer meal after surgery or a new baby. A tried and true boneless chicken recipe that even picky eaters are sure to enjoy. It’s great because it’s perfect for those times when you need something filling and hearty that will satisfy the hearts and bellies of the whole family.
It begins with cooked chicken. While the chicken is cooking, you can prepare some frozen broccoli or take a shortcut by using a steamable bag of broccoli, which can be found in the frozen food section of the grocery store. This is a great time saver and one less thing that requires cleaning up.
You make a simple and tasty sauce by mixing together mayonnaise with some creamy soup to combine with the chicken. Then the fun begins by layering everything in a baking dish. This casserole bakes in about 20 minutes and can be served with cooked rice or egg noodles.
So simple, let’s get started!
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Ingredients You’ll Need
- Chicken Breast – You want to use boneless skinless chicken breast that you have to dice up into smaller pieces. Now you could use chicken thighs or even tenderloins as well.
- Broccoli – Frozen broccoli is preserved at its peak, so you have delicious broccoli that tastes just as good as buying fresh. The best part is that it is a more affordable option.
- Cream of Chicken Soup – You can really use any flavor of the cream of soup that you prefer for this recipe. Cream of broccoli, celery, mushroom, etc.
- Mayonnaise – The mayo helps to really give this dish a rich and creamy flavor that allows it to stand out. It also helps to bind everything together.
- Cheese – I prefer to use shredded cheddar cheese, but you can swap out the cheddar cheese with any variety of cheese that you would like or have on hand.
Step By Step Instructions
Begin the recipe by preparing the chicken first. Season the raw chicken, cook and allow it to cool before cutting it into small pieces and set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the frozen broccoli and allow it to cook until no longer frozen, about 5 minutes. You may also use the microwave for faster results if you prefer. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup and mayonnaise until combined. Add the prepared chicken to the soup mixture and stir to combine.
Grab a 9×13-inch rectangle baking dish and lightly spray with cooking spray before spreading the chicken mixture at the bottom in an even layer.
Top the chicken mixture with the prepared broccoli and spread in an even layer.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese on top in an even layer and place into the oven to bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted and is bubbly and lightly golden.
Carefully remove the casserole from the oven and serve warm with cooked rice or egg noodles. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Make sure to dice up the chicken into bite-size pieces. They will cook evenly and at the same time, but will also be nice when eating the casserole.
- You can use fresh broccoli if you would like. Just make sure to steam it first to better help break down the broccoli and make it a nice addition to the casserole.
- You can easily make homemade cream soup if you would prefer to stay away from the canned versions.
Variations
- For a shortcut option, try using diced rotisserie chicken.
- Try swapping the chicken with some diced ham instead for a nice twist of flavor.
- Add in other vegetables like carrots and cauliflower, to add more nutrient-rich foods to the casserole.
- You can use plain Greek yogurt or even sour cream in place of the mayonnaise in the recipe if you would like.
Storage
Refrigerate – You can refrigerate any leftovers that you may have. Just store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days. Reheating can be done in the microwave or in the oven. If you opt to heat it in the oven make sure to cover the dish with foil or it can dry out your casserole.
Freezing – You can freeze any leftover broccoli and chicken casserole as well if you would like. You can freeze it in a freezer-friendly container for 2 to 3 months. Then thaw and reheat as you would like. I like to store them in single-serve containers so you can toss them in for lunches for the week.
Freezer Meal Option – If you want to make this into a freezer meal, then you can prep the dish according to the recipe instructions. Then instead of baking, cover tightly and then freeze for 3 to 4 months. When you want to cook, place it in the oven frozen at 350 degrees F. Let it cook for one hour covered. Then remove the foil and finish cooking until the dish is fully heated all the way through.
Recipe
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
This Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and delicious dinner option that can be made in minutes. It’s so easy and comforting and a complete meal when paired with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 ounces frozen broccoli
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
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Begin the recipe by preparing the 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breast first. Season the raw chicken with ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Cook the chicken (using oil as needed) in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Allow it to cool before cutting it into small pieces. Set aside.
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In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the 12 ounces of frozen broccoli and allow it to cook until no longer frozen, about 5 minutes. You may also use the microwave for faster results if you prefer.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the 1 can (10.5 ounces) of cream of chicken soup and 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise until combined.
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Add the prepared chicken to the soup mixture and stir to combine. Grab a 9×13-inch rectangle baking dish and lightly spray with cooking spray before spreading the chicken mixture at the bottom in an even layer.
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Top the chicken mixture with the prepared broccoli and spread in an even layer.
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Add the 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top in an even layer and place into the oven to bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted and is bubbly and lightly golden.
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Carefully remove the casserole from the oven and serve warm with cooked rice or egg noodles. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to dice up the chicken into bite-size pieces. They will cook evenly and at the same time, but will also be nice when eating the casserole.
- You can use fresh broccoli if you would like. Just make sure to steam it first to better help break down the broccoli and make it a nice addition to the casserole.
- You can easily make homemade cream soup if you would prefer to stay away from the canned versions.
- For a shortcut option, try using diced rotisserie chicken.
- Try swapping the chicken with some diced ham instead for a nice twist of flavor.
- Add in other vegetables like carrots and cauliflower, to add more nutrient-rich foods to the casserole.
- You can use plain Greek yogurt or even sour cream in place of the mayonnaise in the recipe if you would like.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 736mgPotassium: 445mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 3188IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 1mg
*All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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Original post date 07/24/2013. Updated 08/11/2022.
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