🥦🍗 Chicken & Broccoli Casserole (Oven-Baked)
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
1 cup cooked rice or pasta (optional, for extra filling)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
½ cup milk
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional topping (extra cozy):
½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
2 tbsp melted butter
Extra cheese for the top 🧀
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Cook broccoli
Fresh: steam or boil 2–3 minutes until just tender.
Frozen: thaw and drain well.
Mix the creamy base
In a bowl, stir together soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Combine
Add chicken, broccoli, and rice/pasta (if using). Mix gently.
Assemble
Spread into baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top.
Add topping (optional but 🔥)
Mix breadcrumbs + melted butter and sprinkle over casserole.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
Rest 5 minutes, then dig in 😌
Quick Upgrades (if you’re feeling fancy)
Healthier: use Greek yogurt + low-fat cheese
Crunchy: top with fried onions or crushed cornflakes
Spicy: add a pinch of chili flakes or a splash of hot sauce
Creamier: stir in 2 oz cream cheese
Want me to make you a one-pan version, air fryer version, or a no-soup (from scratch sauce) version next?
