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Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole: A Comfort Food Delight!

A comforting and delicious Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole that combines tender chicken, steamed broccoli, and creamy cheese sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 2 cups broccoli florets steamed
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, cooked brown rice, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the olive oil until the breadcrumbs are well coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider mixing in some cooked bacon or diced ham.
  • Swap out the broccoli for other vegetables like spinach or mixed bell peppers for a different twist.

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