Description
This creamy, cheesy casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, bright broccoli, and a golden, bubbly cheese topping. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s easy to assemble, forgiving for beginners, and always a family favorite. You can personalize it with your choice of vegetables or cheese, and it pairs beautifully with garlic bread, a green salad, or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cubed or shredded chicken
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup milk
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika to taste
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 tsp melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch dish.
- Combine chicken, broccoli, soup, cheese, milk, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Pour mixture into the dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Mix cheeses for a richer flavor.
- Ensure broccoli is slightly tender, not mushy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg