Here’s a comforting and easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole—creamy, cheesy, and perfect for a family dinner.
🥘 Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen, lightly steamed)
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional but common in casseroles)
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping (optional but recommended):
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the casserole
- In a large bowl combine:
- Cooked chicken
- Broccoli
- Rice (if using)
- Cream of chicken soup
- Sour cream
- Milk
- 1 cup of the shredded cheese
- Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- In a large bowl combine:
- Assemble
- Spread mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top.
- Add topping (optional)
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake
- Bake 30–35 minutes until hot and bubbly and the topping is golden.
- Serve
- Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
💡 Tips
- Rotisserie chicken works great and saves time.
- Add mushrooms or onions for extra flavor.
- Replace rice with pasta or cauliflower rice if preferred.
- For extra crunch, use crushed buttery crackers instead of breadcrumbs.
If you want, I can also show you 3 popular variations of chicken broccoli casserole (healthy version, cheesy restaurant-style version, and a 5-ingredient quick version). 🍗🥦🧀
