Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Chicken and broccoli casserole is a rich and cheesy casserole made with chicken and broccoli in a quick sauce and topped with buttery cracker crumbs.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken and broccoli casserole, chicken and broccoli casserole recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 36

Total Time: 51

Servings: servings

Calories: 714kcal

Author: Kate

Equipment

9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
2-12.6 ounce bags frozen baby broccoli florets
10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers about 1 sleeve
¼ cup butter melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken pieces with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
Once oil is hot, add chicken pieces without overcrowding, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
Microwave frozen broccoli according to package directions. Drain well to remove any excess moisture.
In a large bowl, mix soups, mayonnaise, milk, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
Fold in the cooked chicken and broccoli.
Pour into prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter until well combined.
Sprinkle 1 cup of the remaining cheddar cheese over the casserole, and then top with the cracker mixture.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and top is golden brown.

Notes

Chicken: You can use shredded rotisserie chicken in place of the chicken breast. If using rotisserie chicken, skip steps 2-4.

Cream of mushroom soup: Use another can of cream of chicken soup if preferred.

Cream of chicken soup: You can make a homemade cream of chicken substitute with this recipe.

Mayonnaise: Substitute with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor.

Broccoli: To use fresh broccoli, steam or blanch fresh broccoli until slightly tender before adding it to the casserole.

Nutrition values are estimates.

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