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Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Nettie
This easy recipe combines tender chicken, broccoli, and creamy sauce for a satisfying meal the whole family will love. It's great to feed a crowd, take to a potluck or for a comforting weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 467 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken breasts cooked and cubed or shredded or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 32 oz frozen broccoli florets thawed (fresh works too, lightly steamed)
  • 3 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (substitute cream of mushroom, onion, celery, or broccoli cheddar soup)
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (try half mayo, half sour cream for extra tang)
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 6 Tbsp white wine vinegar can substitute cooking sherry or dry white wine
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar is classic, but any cheese works)
  • 3/4 cup cornflakes crushed, can substitute breadcrumbs or ritz crackers
  • 2 Tbsp salted butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 ℉. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium size bowl combine cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper and white wine vinegar.
  • Arrange chicken and broccoli in bottom of baking dish. Spread creamy sauce over top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Top with crushed cornflakes and drizzle with the 2 Tbsp melted butter.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until bubbling and browned.

Notes

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Storage & Freezing

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
  • Freezer: Assemble casserole but do not bake. Wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap, label with date, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking.

Notes

  • Protein swap: Use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even turkey.
  • Soup variation: Cream of mushroom or celery adds a different flavor profile.
  • Cheese swap: Try mozzarella, Colby Jack, or Pepper Jack for a fun twist.
  • Crunchy topping: Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs with Parmesan make a buttery, flavorful topping.
  • Make-ahead tip: Assemble in the morning, refrigerate, then bake at dinnertime.

Serving Ideas

  • Pair with a simple side salad for balance.
  • Serve with warm French bread or No Knead Bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
  • Round out the meal with something light and fresh, like Broccoli Salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 782mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 329IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cheesy broccoli chicken bake, easy chicken broccoli casserole, easy chicken casserole
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