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creamy chicken casserole recipe

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

This comforting casserole combines tender chicken and perfectly steamed broccoli in a velvety sauce made from three creamy soups. Topped with a crunchy, buttery breadcrumb layer and melted cheddar cheese, it's a family-friendly dinner that even veggie-resistant kids will devour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 can cream of celery soup 10½ ounces
  • 2 cups dry bread cubes
  • 3 chicken breasts cooked and diced
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10½ ounces
  • 2 pounds fresh broccoli steamed until tender
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10½ ounces

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Steamer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Steam the broccoli until just tender, then drain well.
  3. Arrange the steamed broccoli in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  4. Layer the cooked, diced chicken breasts over the broccoli.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.
  6. Spread the creamy mixture evenly over the chicken layer.
  7. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the soup mixture.
  8. Toss the dry bread cubes with melted butter, then distribute them across the cheese layer.
  9. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
  10. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a flavor twist, try adding ½ teaspoon of curry powder to the soup mixture. You can substitute frozen broccoli for fresh - just cook according to package directions and drain well. This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake - just add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if cooking from cold.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully in the microwave or oven.