Description
A comforting chicken and broccoli casserole topped with crunchy breadcrumbs, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs with melted butter and mix until coated.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking. For variations, consider adding different vegetables or using substitute ingredients for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg