Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 yellow onion, diced
– 1 stick celery, diced
– 4 cups broccoli florets
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
– 2/3 cup sour cream
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
– 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup crushed crackers or panko breadcrumbs for topping
– 2 tablespoons butter for topping
Instructions
1-First, preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper.
2-Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add the chicken, diced onion, and celery, sautΓ©ing for 3 minutes until the chicken is halfway cooked.
3-Next, add the broccoli florets and olive oil, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until the chicken is fully done.
4-Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
5-Transfer everything to a lightly greased 9Γ13 inch casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese, then cover and bake for 20 minutes.
6-After that, increase the oven temperature to 400Β°F (200Β°C), mix the melted butter with crushed crackers, and sprinkle it evenly over the casserole.
7-Bake uncovered for another 8-10 minutes until the topping turns golden brown, then let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Last Step:
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π₯¦ Use fresh or frozen broccoli florets for best texture.
π§ Add extra cheese to the topping for a richer crunch.
π Prepare casserole up to two days ahead; add topping just before baking for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Baking and resting time: 38 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Baking, SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
