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A close-up shot of a delicious Chicken Broccoli Casserole and broccoli casserole, featuring melted cheese and golden-brown broccoli pieces on top of a creamy rice mixture.

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

This Chicken Broccoli Casserole is an easy, family-friendly recipe that you can prepare in advance for busy weeknights. With moist chicken, creamy cheese, tender broccoli, and crispy breadcrumbs, it’s a comforting, hearty dish that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Baking Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Cooked rice - Use white rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
  • 4 cups Fresh broccoli - Blanch for 2 minutes to preserve texture and color.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar cheese - Sharp cheddar works best for flavor.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese - For creaminess and meltability.
  • 1 cup Sour cream -Adds creaminess and tang.
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise -Creamy base for the casserole mixture.
  • 1 cup Chicken broth - Adds moisture and flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Adds savory flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder - Complements the garlic powder.
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika - Adds color and mild smokiness.
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Adds heat and flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt - Enhances all flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice - Fresh squeeze adds brightness.
  • ½ cup Fresh parsley - For garnish.
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs - For a crispy top.
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese - Adds a nutty flavor to the topping.
  • ¼ cup Melted butter - To toss with breadcrumbs for crunch.

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish (Use a glass or ceramic dish for even heat distribution.)
  • Large mixing bowl (For combining all ingredients.)
  • Cheese grater (Freshly shredded cheese works best for melting.)
  • Measuring cups (For accurate ingredient portions.)
  • Wooden spoon (For stirring the mixture together.)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    A bowl filled with broccoli florets, shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and shredded cheddar cheese, arranged in a colorful mixture ready to be mixed.
  2. Cook rice until just tender.
    A glass baking dish filled with a broccoli chicken casserole, topped with melted cheese and a sprinkle of parsley, sitting on a rustic cloth with shredded cheese in the background.
  3. Cook chicken, then chop it into pieces.
    A close-up shot of melted butter being poured over a layer of cornflakes, with the butter cascading down in a smooth stream, preparing for the dish's final touch.
  4. Blanch broccoli for 2 minutes.
    A glass baking dish filled with a perfectly baked broccoli chicken casserole, topped with golden breadcrumbs and melted cheese, looking deliciously crisp on top.
  5. Shred both cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
    A close-up view of a creamy broccoli chicken casserole, with cheese oozing out as a spoon is lifting some from the dish, revealing its creamy and cheesy interior.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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