Description
A comforting casserole that blends tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced; rotisserie chicken works great)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen; if using frozen, thaw and drain)
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup (or homemade)
- 1 cup sour cream (for creaminess)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar for extra flavor)
- 1/2 cup milk (or chicken broth for a lighter option)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for added depth)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (to enhance flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust as needed)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (for topping; panko adds extra crunch)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted, for mixing with breadcrumbs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked chicken and broccoli florets in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture and stir gently until well coated.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and pour the chicken and broccoli mixture into it, spreading evenly.
- Mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add bacon or ham. Ensure broccoli is not overcooked. Spicy variations can include cayenne pepper or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg