Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Equipment
- Casserole dish
- cooking spray
Ingredients
- 3 or 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 10 oz. packages frozen broccoli
- ½ cup soft bread crumbs gluten-free if desired
- 2 teaspoons melted butter
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a large pot, simmer the chicken breasts until tender.
- Once cooked, remove from the pot and set aside.
- Cook the frozen broccoli in salted water according to package instructions.
- Drain the broccoli and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Arrange the cooked broccoli in the greased casserole dish.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner pieces.
- Place the halved chicken breasts on top of the broccoli in the casserole dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.
- Mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken in the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the chicken and sauce mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix the soft bread crumbs with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs over the cheese layer.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve hot with rice or potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this creamy casserole with a light and crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio to balance the richness of the dish.Nutritional Information
Calories: 540 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 32 g | Fat: 39 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 4 g