Chicken Broccoli Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
357 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Description
Chicken Broccoli Casserole brings together cooked chicken with fresh or thawed broccoli florets, canned mushrooms, and crunchy water chestnuts. These ingredients are mixed into a smooth sauce made from cream soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and curry powder, which gives a subtle tang and gentle spice to the dish. Shredded cheddar melted throughout adds richness and depth. The casserole is topped with croutons to provide a crisp contrast to the creamy interior.
Baked uncovered towards the end to crisp the topping, the casserole delivers tender broccoli and moist chicken balanced by the crispy, slightly golden croutons. The curry powder adds a hint of warmth without overpowering the mild cheeses and sauce. This filling casserole works well as a main dish for dinner or a hearty side.
Before assembling, steaming fresh broccoli or thoroughly draining thawed frozen broccoli helps maintain the right texture and prevents excess moisture. Covering the casserole with foil during part of baking avoids premature browning, then removing foil allows the topping to brown attractively. Letting the casserole rest a few minutes after baking helps flavors meld and makes serving easier.
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli fresh or defrosted frozen, florets
- 4 ounces mushrooms drained, canned
- 4 cups chicken cooked and cubed or shredded
- 8 ounces water chestnuts drained, canned
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 21 ounces cream soup two 10 ½ ounce cans
- ½ cup mayonnaise 115g
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- croutons for topping
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 176 degrees C.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and curry powder.
- Then add in broccoli, mushrooms, chicken, water chestnuts, and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
- Pour into the prepared casserole dish and top with croutons.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken chopped or shredded for easy preparation.
- Steam fresh broccoli or fully defrost and drain frozen broccoli to prevent watery casserole.
- Apply only a light layer of croutons to keep the topping crisp without excessive bread.
- Cover casserole with foil during initial baking to avoid over-browning, then uncover to brown topping near the end.
- Allow casserole to rest a few minutes after baking to meld flavors and ease serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1207mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 856mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 706IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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