EASY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

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This has been a family favorite for over 15 years. It's easy to make and a crowd pleaser. It can also be made the day before and baked when you are ready to enjoy it.

Provided by Stacy P

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
⅓ cup slivered almonds
¼ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets, and cook uncovered until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately rinse with cold water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the broccoli is cold, drain well, chop into small pieces, and place into a mixing bowl.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir the cooked rice, chicken, Cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, yogurt, almonds, curry powder, garlic powder, pepper, and lemon juice into the broccoli until evenly mixed. Spoon the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 703.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

hadiza ciroma
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This was a great recipe! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping added a nice golden brown crust. I will defi


Shakhina Akhter
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This was a good recipe, but it was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping added


Rk Ripon 1.0
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This was a great recipe! It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping added a nice golden brown crust. I will defin


A R Mijanur Rohman
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This was an amazing recipe! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping added a nice golden brown crust. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajib Hosen
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This was a good recipe, but it was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping added a nice


Salman Kashmiri
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I loved this casserole! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping added a nice golden brown crust. I will definite


arshadalimahar arshadalimahar
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broccoli was still crunchy. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping added a nice golden brown crust. I will definitely


make up queen
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and onion powder, and it helped a lot. The chicken was also a bit dry. I think I would try using boneless, skinless chicken breasts next time.


Elina Gharakhani
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. I used frozen broccoli and chicken breasts, and it still turned out great. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Samuel Yatich
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I'm not a big fan of chicken casseroles, but this one was actually really good. The chicken was well-seasoned and the broccoli was still crunchy. The sauce was flavorful and not too heavy. I would definitely make this again.


Najma Parween
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This chicken and broccoli casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping added a nice golden brown crust. I will definitely be ma