Here’s a creamy and comforting Chicken Broccoli Casserole recipe—perfect for a family dinner. 🥦🍗
🍲 Chicken Broccoli Casserole
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional but common)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Topping (optional):
- ½ cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a casserole dish.
2️⃣ Prepare Broccoli
If using fresh broccoli, steam or blanch it for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
3️⃣ Mix the Filling
In a large bowl combine:
- cooked chicken
- broccoli
- cooked rice (if using)
- cream of chicken soup
- sour cream
- milk
- garlic powder and onion powder
- half of the shredded cheese
Mix well.
4️⃣ Assemble the Casserole
Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
5️⃣ Add Topping (Optional)
Mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake 25–30 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden.
💡 Tips
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Add mushrooms or carrots for extra vegetables.
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup for a different flavor.
If you want, I can also share 4 popular variations of chicken broccoli casserole (cheesy, keto/low-carb, pasta version, and slow cooker version).
