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    Home » Chicken Recipes

    Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole

    Published: Sep 4, 2017 · Modified: Aug 1, 2022 by Kim This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Delicious and easy family friendly casserole with pasta, chicken and broccoli.
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    pasta and broccoli close up in a clear baking dish

    Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole-so simple to make even on the busiest of nights. You family will love this casserole for the taste, you will love it for the simplicity!

    Close up of chicken, pasta and broccoli with cheese on top.
    Easy, cheesy and kid friendly casserole.

    Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole only has a few ingredients. What is really great is they are mostly items you can find in your pantry or in your fridge.

    Gotta love that, wouldn't you say??

    As I have mentioned before, I live with a family of meatatarians.  (As with this ever popular Hamburger Casserole recipe.)

    They love fruits and some veggies, especially if they are grown from the garden, but broccoli is strictly forbidden. However, every once in a while, I make something with broccoli that gets a slight smile and nod.

    Couldn't admit they like it completely, after all, they have reputations to uphold. ;-)

    Spoon holding pasta, chicken and broccoli
    Creamy and flavorful!

    Ingredients

    • diced chicken
    • pasta shells
    • cheddar cheese
    • broccoli
    • cream of chicken soup
    • milk
    • 9x13 casserole pan

    This casserole has all the yummy ingredients you would want such as chicken, broccoli, cheddar cheese, pasta shells, cream of chicken soup.  I also add milk but if your family is allergic, I would add water instead.

    The Steps

    To make this casserole, cook and drain the pasta. Then mix the chicken, pasta, broccoli and soup in a large bowl. Then spread on the bottom of a greased 9x13 casserole dish.

    Sprinkle the cheese on top. If you want to be a little more generous with the cheese, no harm in that. This chicken casserole bakes up in about 30 minutes. I like to cover it with foil for the first 20 minutes, then take the foil off and cook for the remaining 10 minutes.

    FAQ & Tips

    Can I use Almond Milk for this recipe?

    I don't recommend it. If you can't have milk (like I can't), just replace the milk for water.

    Does the chicken need to be fully cooked?

    Yes! The chicken does need to be fully cooked when it is placed in the casserole. I like to have chicken already cooked and in the freezer for future recipes. It makes prepping meals like this so much quicker and easier.

    How do I store leftovers?

    You can place any leftovers in an airtight container and place in the fridge. Be sure to eat any leftovers up within 48 hours. Chicken shouldn't be left in the fridge longer than 48 hours.

    Can I freeze this?

    I don't recommend it. I feel pasta is touchy when it comes to freezing. Sometimes I have had good experience with freezing pasta and others, it turns to mush. The cream of chicken soup also, I don't feel, freezes well. Again, you can make the chicken ahead of time for quicker prep.

    So, how do I freeze chicken?

    You can freeze chicken by cooking it in a crock pot or oven until internal temperature reaches 165*. Then, when the chicken has cooled enough to touch, you can shred or dice and place in a freezer bag and place in the freezer.

    pasta and broccoli close up in a clear baking dish

    Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole

    Kim Strawn
    Delicious and easy family friendly casserole with pasta, chicken and broccoli.
    3.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Supper
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 330 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb pasta shells
    • 1 can cream of chicken soup
    • 1 ½ cups cooked chicken cubed or shredded
    • 1 cup broccoli chopped, fresh or frozen
    • ½ cup milk or water
    • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine

    Instructions
     

    • Grease 9x13 baking dish and preheat oven to 375*
    • Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain
    • Combine pasta shells, cream of chicken soup, cooked chicken, broccoli, milk, melted butter and ½ cup cheese in a greased 9x13 baking dish
    • Sprinkle with remaining cheese and cover with foil
    • Place in a 375* oven and bake for 30 minutes
    • Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve

    Nutrition

    Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 369mgPotassium: 225mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 1mg
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    Close up of chicken casserole with broccoli.
    Creamy and cheesy, chicken and pasta casserole.

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    1. TinkerBell

      November 21, 2019 at 3:36 pm

      The recipe never mentions adding the broccoli. And why is there a picture of chicken stock in the picture of the finished dish? There is no chicken stock in the ingredient list.

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      • Kim

        November 22, 2019 at 11:10 am

        The broccoli is in the ingredient list, but was omitted from the instructions. Thanks for the heads up! It is fixed now. As far as the chicken stock, there isn't any in the recipe. The wrong picture got pulled and that isn't this recipe. I put the correct picture in. It might have been a recipe card error (or my own!).

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      • Kay

        February 06, 2022 at 6:25 pm

        This was EXTREMELY dry. Will not be making this again

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        • Kim

          February 07, 2022 at 10:12 am

          I have been making this recipe for years and it is never dry. I would be happy to help you trouble shoot if you want!

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