Make-Ahead Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Portions:8
plus overnight refrigeration 1 hour 10 minutes
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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
  • 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
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Course Casserole / Chicken
Cuisine American