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Easy Creamy Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

  • Author: Melano
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A budget-friendly, creamy, and cheesy chicken broccoli cheddar casserole that uses rotisserie chicken and pantry staples for a quick, kid-approved weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 300g)
  • 3 cups chopped broccoli (frozen or fresh, about 300g)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz / 300g) condensed cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs (or Panko)
  • 1/2 cup extra cheddar cheese (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. If using frozen broccoli, thaw and squeeze out excess water with a towel. If using fresh, steam for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp, then drain and squeeze dry.
  3. Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley until smooth.
  5. Add the shredded chicken and prepared broccoli to the sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture.
  8. In a small bowl or skillet, melt the butter and stir in the breadcrumbs until coated. Sprinkle this mixture over the casserole.
  9. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.
  11. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Squeeze water out of frozen broccoli thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole. For a homemade sauce, melt 2 tbsp butter, whisk in 2 tbsp flour, then slowly add 1 cup milk and simmer until thickened. This recipe can be doubled for meal prep.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 35

Keywords: chicken broccoli cheddar casserole, budget dinner, rotisserie chicken recipes, family dinner, weeknight meals, creamy casserole, comfort food

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