Here’s a comforting Chicken, Broccoli, and Potato Casserole recipe — hearty, creamy, and perfect for family meals 🥔🥦🍗
🍲 Chicken, Broccoli & Potato Casserole
(Serves 4–6)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets, steamed or blanched
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced (or frozen hash browns)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10–12 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk or cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ teaspoon paprika or dried thyme for flavor
- Optional topping: breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for crunch
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Potatoes
- Boil diced potatoes for 8–10 minutes until just tender, then drain.
- Cook Aromatics
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Mix Filling
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, broccoli, potatoes, sautéed onions, soup, milk, and 1 cup cheese.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional herbs or paprika.
- Assemble Casserole
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Top with additional cheese and optional breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
- Bake
- Bake 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, and topping is lightly golden.
- Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
🔥 Tips
- For extra creaminess, stir in ¼ cup sour cream or cream cheese.
- You can use frozen broccoli and pre-cooked chicken to save time.
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes or add carrots for color and sweetness.
If you want, I can also give a one-pot slow-cooker version of this casserole that cooks the chicken, broccoli, and potatoes all together — minimal prep required.
