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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

This heartwarming Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole brings together lean chicken, crisp-tender broccoli, and ooey-gooey cheese in one irresistible baked dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped small (or 10 oz frozen, thawed & drained)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (whole-milk for extra creaminess)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (look for low-sodium if preferred)
  • 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt (Fage or Chobani recommended)
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4–1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or gluten-free)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly butter or spray a 9×13” casserole dish so nothing sticks.
  • In a steamer basket over boiling water, steam florets 4–5 minutes until bright green and just tender; drain well. (Or microwave covered for 3 minutes.)
  • In a large bowl, whisk cream of chicken soup, Greek yogurt, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until silky smooth—no lumps in sight.
  • Fold shredded chicken and broccoli into the bowl; stir in 1½ cups of cheddar and all the Parmesan for maximum cheesiness.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared dish. Even it out with a spatula, then sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs evenly on top.
  • Cover loosely with foil and bake 20 minutes; this traps steam so the casserole heats through without drying.
  • Remove foil and bake another 10–12 minutes until the cheese is sizzling and breadcrumbs turn golden-brown.
  • Let rest 5 minutes—this helps the sauce thicken so every scoop holds together nicely.

Notes

For a richer taste, stir in a teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Use freshly shredded cheese for better melt and swap half the Greek yogurt for sour cream if you prefer a tangier sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal
Keyword Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli, Chicken Casserole, Comfort Food, family-friendly, One-Pot Meal
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