Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, broccoli florets, and creamy cheddar cheese sauce, all baked together for a delicious meal. Here’s a basic recipe to try:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded (about 2 medium chicken breasts)
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets, blanched
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup (or homemade equivalent)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for topping)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken and broccoli: Cook chicken breasts until fully cooked and dice or shred into bite-sized pieces. Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green, then drain and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and heated through. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and combined into a creamy sauce.
- Assemble the casserole: In the prepared baking dish, layer cooked chicken and blanched broccoli florets. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the top, ensuring everything is coated.
- Optional topping: In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter until well combined. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this comforting Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Casserole as a main dish for dinner.