Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole
This creamy, satisfying one-dish Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole is a guaranteed to be a hit at your dinner table!
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ large onion chopped (about 1 cup chopped onion)
- 4-5 cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese divided (grate it off the block; don't use pre-grated cheese)
- 4 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 3 - 4 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken breast rotisserie works great for a shortcut!
- ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. When melted, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and the onions are translucent. Add the flour and stir until it starts coming together with the butter and the onions.
- Slowly add the chicken broth, a little at a time, whisking after each addition until any lumps of flour are smooth. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Add the salt and pepper and remove from heat.
- Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar and stir until smooth. Add the broccoli.
- While the sauce is cooking, spray a 9x13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Combine the chicken and rice in the dish.
- After you've added the broccoli to the sauce, add it to the rice/chicken mixture and stir to combine. Sprinkle with the shredded parmesan and the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes or until casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store cooled casserole in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 3-4 days for best results.
- If you'd like to meal prep this casserole, assemble portions in individual baking dishes and bake until hot an bubbly, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- If you're short on time, it's definitely easiest to assemble this casserole with a rotisserie chicken and a microwave pouch of rice. If you prefer to make things yourself, feel free to cook your chicken and rice a day ahead of time. You can always assemble your casserole and bake later as well! Just store it in the refrigerator, tightly covered. For best results, pull it out and set it on the counter while your oven preheats. It may need a few extra minutes in the oven this way, just make sure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Sodium: 635mg, Potassium: 423mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 660IU, Vitamin C: 42mg, Calcium: 249mg, Iron: 2mg
Calories: 352kcal
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