Make-Ahead Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Equipment
- 9″ x 13″ x 2″ baking dish
Ingredients
- 8 chicken breast halves or 2 lbs. chicken tenders
- 1-2 heads fresh broccoli chopped into florets
- 1 can 10.5 oz. light cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- ½ cup fat-free sour cream
- ½ cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- ¼ teaspoon curry powder
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by sautéing in a tablespoon of oil until fully cooked.
- Once cooked, coarsely chop the meat and set aside.
- Cook the broccoli until tender-crisp.
- Arrange the cooked broccoli in a lightly greased 9″ x 13″ x 2″ baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, dry sherry, paprika, mustard, and curry powder.
- Thin the sauce with skim milk if necessary.
- Spoon half of the sauce mixture over the broccoli in the baking dish.
- Arrange the cooked chicken over the sauce.
- Top the chicken with the remaining sauce.
- Cover the baking dish and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this creamy chicken and broccoli casserole with a crisp Chardonnay or a light-bodied Pinot Grigio to balance the richness of the sauce and cheese topping.Nutritional Information
Calories: 280 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 27 g | Fat: 14 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g