Yes—classic comfort incoming 🥦🧀🍗
Here’s a Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole that’s creamy, cozy, and super easy.
Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole (serves 4–6)
Ingredients
- 2–3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1½–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar–mozzarella mix)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: ¼ tsp paprika
Topping (optional but 🔥)
- ½ cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Prep
- Heat oven to 190°C / 375°F.
- Steam broccoli 3–4 minutes until just tender (don’t overcook).
- Mix
- In a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt & pepper.
- Fold in chicken and broccoli.
- Assemble
- Spread mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Add buttery cracker topping if using.
- Bake
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Easy Variations
- Rice casserole: Stir in 2 cups cooked rice
- Low-carb: Skip crackers, add extra broccoli
- Extra creamy: Add ¼ cup milk or cream
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or hot sauce
This is perfect for meal prep and reheats like a dream.
Want a from-scratch (no canned soup) version or a one-pan stovetop bake-to-oven method? 😄
