Description

This Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and loads of cheddar cheese baked to perfection with a crunchy breadcrumb topping. It’s an easy, one-pan dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights and sure to become a family favorite. Customizable with rice or pasta, this casserole is hearty, satisfying, and delicious!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or sour cream)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs
2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the shredded chicken and steamed broccoli to the bowl and stir until everything is well combined.
Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with the melted butter, then sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Let cool slightly, serve hot, and enjoy!

Notes

For added heartiness, mix in cooked rice or pasta before baking.
You can swap the cheddar cheese for mozzarella, gouda, or pepper jack for a different flavor.
To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs for the topping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Casseroles
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of the casserole)
Calories: 400 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole, chicken casserole, easy casserole, one-pan dinner