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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

October 6, 2017 By Vicky 10 Comments

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Do you love casseroles? I do, but I think sometimes they get a bad rap. People think of them as something mom, or grandma used to make. But casseroles are back! So what is making them so popular again? People are busier than ever these days and are looking to save time when it comes to meal preparation. Casseroles do just that. Most assemble in a matter of minutes and can be refrigerated and cooked the next day. They are also a comfort food that bring back memories of simpler times. What’s not to love? Hope you enjoy this Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole. For more yummy ideas for chicken check out our Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells.

Cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole is one of my family's favorite meals. Kids love this casserole!

 

Whether for breakfast, brunch or dinner, I make casseroles at least once a week. I usually make pretty large casseroles and freeze the leftovers for another day. A casserole is like a gift that keeps on giving. Since they bring so much comfort, I decided to make one for a friend who is having some health issues. Hopefully not having to worry about making dinner will give her the opportunity to relax. I decided to make her one of my favorite casseroles – Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole. It is simple to make and is a real crowd pleaser.

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Cook rice according to package directions.

cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole
Steam broccoli and cook chicken breast. Chop up chicken breast into bite size pieces. You can also you precooked chicken from a package to make this even quicker.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
When the rice is cooked, spread it on the bottom of a greased 9×13 casserole dish or tray. Top with broccoli florets.
cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole
Added chopped chicken breast.
cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole
In a bowl, combine the can of condensed soup, mayonnaise, milk and 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Pour the soup mixture evenly on top of the casserole and top with the shredded cheese.  Add some pepper to taste.
cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole
Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole

How yummy does that look? The only problem with making a meal for a friend is you don’t get to try it yourself. I had made this casserole lots of times, but am still dying to have some. I just might have to make another for our dinner.

 

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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole is one of my family's favorite meals. Kids love this casserole!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 -8
Calories 474 kcal
Author Vicky

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • Country Crock 1 tablespoon for cooking rice and 1 tablespoon for recipe
  • 10 oz broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups cooked cut up chicken breast
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar or cheddar and jack mix
  • Ground black pepper to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Steam broccoli and cook chicken breast.
  3. Chop up chicken breast into bite size pieces.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  5. When the rice is cooked, spread it on the bottom of a greased 9×13 casserole dish or tray. Top with broccoli florets.
  6. Top with chopped chicken breast.
  7. In a bowl, combine the can of condensed soup, mayonnaise, milk and 1 tablespoon of melted Country Crock.
  8. Pour the soup mixture evenly on top of the casserole and top with the shredded cheese. Add some pepper to taste.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 422mg18%
Potassium 473mg14%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 805IU16%
Vitamin C 42.7mg52%
Calcium 262mg26%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
I make a ton of casseroles and I wanted to share some of my must have items with you. This 2 in 1 casserole dish can be used with disposable trays which make clean up a breeze. You can also stack them when you are transporting multiple dishes.
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Comments

  1. Sapana V says

    October 10, 2017 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    This cheese chicken recipe looks amazing. I would surely try it.

    Reply
  2. Lizzie Butterworth says

    July 26, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    5 stars
    yum, this looks like proper comfort food, and I do love a recipe that can be prepped ahead. Casserole for breakfast is something I can’t get my head round though, it’s not a thing here in Britain…

    Reply
  3. Sandi says

    July 26, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    We all love comfort food. This would be a great school night meal!

    Reply
  4. Pam Greer says

    July 26, 2018 at 1:31 pm

    5 stars
    I was just thinking about casseroles the other day! I used to make them all the time when my girls were little. It’s time to bring them back on the menu!

    Reply
  5. Daniela says

    July 26, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    Yum! I love anything with cheese on it, and this casserole looks so good! A great way to use leftover chicken as well.

    Reply
  6. Jaclyn Anne says

    July 26, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    5 stars
    I am always looking for easy recipe ideas, and this cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole is a winner! Thanks for sharing it with us!

    Reply
  7. Veronica Kincaid says

    November 30, 2018 at 7:41 am

    What could you use in place of mayonnaise?

    Reply
  8. Sam says

    May 20, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    Can this be frozen? I help some friends with meal prepping and this one would be perfect for the more picky ones.

    Reply

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