Description
Chicken Broccoli Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table. This creamy, cheesy dish features tender chicken and vibrant broccoli enveloped in a rich sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its delightful aroma wafting through the kitchen, this casserole promises to be a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In boiling salted water, cook chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred the chicken.
- Steam broccoli florets until bright green and crisp, about 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg