Indulge in a culinary delight with our mouthwatering Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Casserole, a harmonious blend of tender chicken, vibrant broccoli florets, and a creamy cheese sauce, all enveloped in a crispy golden crust. This delectable casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Each bite offers a burst of cheesy goodness, complemented by the natural sweetness of broccoli and the savory richness of chicken. The crispy crust adds a delightful crunch, creating a textural contrast that elevates the dish to a whole new level. With three variations to choose from, including a gluten-free option, this casserole caters to diverse dietary preferences. Dive into the classic Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Casserole, explore the lighter and healthier Greek Yogurt version, or delight in the gluten-free alternative that promises the same irresistible flavors without compromising taste. Whichever variation you choose, this Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Casserole is guaranteed to be a hit at your dinner table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Cheesy chicken-broccoli casserole. Eat as-is or serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
Provided by Eric Wood
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch dish.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add chicken and continue to boil until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine broccoli, cream of chicken soup, Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Drain chicken and add to broccoli mixture. Mix well. Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Add remaining Parmesan cheese on top and continue to bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 832.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE
This lighter, fresher version of the classic chicken casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add mushrooms and salt; continue to cook 4 to 6 minutes or until any liquid evaporates and mushrooms are brown. Add broccoli; cook 30 seconds to 1 minute or until bright green. Transfer mixture to large bowl.
- Add rice to bowl. Stir to combine. Stir in chicken.
- In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over melted butter; add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat with whisk. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture turns light brown. Slowly beat in milk with whisk 2 tablespoons at a time until smooth and combined. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Continue to cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
- Slowly beat sour cream and Cheddar cheese into sauce mixture with whisk. Reserve 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; set aside. Beat remaining Parmesan cheese into milk mixture. Add to bowl with chicken and vegetables; stir to combine. Pour into baking dish; spread evenly.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
CHEESY BROCCOLI, CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
Provided by Virginia Willis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the panko and half of the cheese. Set aside.
- Heat the stock, milk, bay leaf and thyme in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming. Keep warm while you prepare the vegetables. (You can skip infusing the liquid with the herbs if you like, but it does need to be warmed so it doesn't make lumpy gravy when you add it to the flour.)
- Heat the butter in a large ovenproof and flame-proof casserole or skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the flour and stir to combine. (The mixture will be dry.)
- Remove the bay leaf and thyme from the stock mixture. Whisk the stock into the flour and vegetables. Add the remaining cup of cheese and stir until smooth. Add the rice and stir to combine. Add the sour cream, cayenne and nutmeg; stir until smooth. Place the 6 pieces of chicken in the casserole and snuggle them into the rice. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Bake until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup of water. Cover and microwave until the broccoli is just tender and bright green, about 2 minutes, depending on the strength of your microwave. Drain the broccoli and keep warm.
- Once the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, remove the casserole from the oven and stir in the broccoli. (It's easiest if you transfer the chicken to a plate first, then stir in the broccoli, then pop the chicken back on top.) Smooth the top and sprinkle with the reserved panko-cheese mixture. Return to the oven and bake until the topping is golden brown, about 15 minutes longer. Place the casserole on a rack to cool slightly before serving.
CHEESY BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Delicious, filling, gluten free, keto friendly, and super easy!
Provided by Robyn Stone
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place broccoli florets in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer shredded chicken on top; press down onto broccoli.
- Combine mayonnaise, heavy cream, chicken soup base, dill, and pepper in a bowl; mix well. Spread evenly over chicken and top with Cheddar cheese. Grease a piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray and cover baking dish with greased-side down.
- Bake covered in the preheated oven, about 45 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 to 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 519.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
TOO EASY CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE
A delicious one dish meal that is full of flavor and will be cooked in less than 1 hour. The only prep time is for 2 cups of water to boil; and make sure the chicken is thawed if previously frozen. I got this recipe from my Brand Named Best Loved Casseroles book, in the "Dinner in Minutes" chapter.
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and boil water.
- In a 13x9 casserole dish, combine rice and contents of seasoning packet; add boiling water to dish and mix well.
- Add chicken, sprinkle with garlic powder; cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Add broccoli and cheese; cover and continue to bake for another 8-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
LOW-CARB CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI AND "RICE" CASSEROLE
Make and share this Low-Carb Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and "Rice" Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Stephsfanny
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the chicken breasts (we prefer to grill or saute ours, but we often boil or microwave them if we're running late), seasoned to taste (we like salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper), and dice.
- Steam broccoli florets.
- Cook riced cauliflower.
- Melt neufchatel cheese in a pot on medium heat with half of the chicken broth, chicken bouillon, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Boil the mushrooms in a saute pan in the rest of the chicken broth until cooked and strain the mushrooms, saving the liquid.
- Whisk the Greek yogurt into the cream cheese mixture and warm.
- Pour the mushroom flavored chicken broth into the cheese mixture and whisk until smooth (you may include the mushrooms in the casserole, but if your kids are picky like ours, you may opt to leave them out).
- Layer the casserole in a 9x13 baking dish in the following order (from bottom to top): cauliflower rice, diced chicken, steamed broccoli, cheese sauce (poured evenly over the top), shredded cheese.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
CHEESY CREAMY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
After trying 4 different Zaar recipes for Broccoli and Cheese Casseroles, I remained unimpressed...I kept having to take out ingredients I didn't like...So it came to me that I could take what I liked from each and create something NEW and it worked! Here is the resulting recipe...Serve with hot rice or pasta if you want starch with your meal...Enjoy!
Provided by CookinwithGas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°; you'll need a 13 x 9 pan for this recipe.
- In the 13 x 9 pan, spread out the broccoli; then layer the chicken atop the broccoli.
- Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, soup, lime juice, garlic and salt & pepper.
- Spread this mixture over the broccoli/chicken; top with the cheddar cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake 15 minutes, more or less, until hot and bubbly.
- TIP: you may serve this with hot rice or pasta if you want a starch with your meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.1, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 78.7, Sodium 738.8, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 30.2
Tips:
- Use fresh broccoli. Fresh broccoli has a brighter green color and a more crisp texture than frozen broccoli. If you are using frozen broccoli, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
- Use a good quality cheese. The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of the casserole. Use a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken that is overcooked will be tough and dry. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Use a variety of vegetables. In addition to broccoli, you can also add other vegetables to the casserole, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini.
- Make it ahead of time. This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
Conclusion:
Cheesy broccoli and chicken casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and crispy broccoli, this casserole is a comfort food classic that you will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this cheesy broccoli and chicken casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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