Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a layered casserole made with frozen or fresh broccoli, shredded chicken, a delicious creamy sauce and topped off with grated cheese and toasted buttery breadcrumbs. It’s the perfect family casserole.

Chicken Broccoli Casserole in a serving dish

I love dishes with chicken and broccoli cuddling up next to each other. So does my family. Must be why we also love my Grilled Chicken Broccoli Alfredo. Chicken, broccoli and creamy sauces. What can I say?

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How To Make Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

This really is an easy dish to put together. I precook one whole chicken. I usually buy mine at Costco, but any whole chicken will do.

Place the chicken into a large stock pot and boil it, until it is falling apart. Let it cool completely.

Once cool, de-bone the chicken. You will need about 3 cups of shredded chicken.

TIP: You could also use rotisserie chicken if that is easier.

Pre-cook the frozen chopped broccoli. Drain. Place on the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Layer with shredded chicken.

Mix together Cream of Chicken Soup, Milk, Mayonnaise, and Lemon Juice. Spread on top of chicken. Top with a layer of grated cheddar cheese. (Lots of cheese please! It’s the BEST!)

In a bowl, mix together breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of the cheese.

Bake in a 350-degree oven for 35–40 minutes until breadcrumbs are golden and sauce is bubbly.

Doesn’t that look yummy? A layer of broccoli, then chicken, cream sauce, cheddar cheese and topped off with buttery toasted breadcrumbs! The flavor combinations in this casserole blend together so beautifully.

The nice thing about this dish is that most of the ingredients are things found in your pantry or freezer. Just like my Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole…everything you need right at home to create another fantastic family-friendly dish!

I know there are some non-casserole-loving folks out there. Gasp! (Say it isn’t so!) I grew up on casseroles! With a family of six and a tight budget, casseroles were the main stay at our house. Thankfully, mom could stretch one chicken to feed all six of us!

I serve this casserole over steamed rice. You don’t have to. It’s perfect just the way it is! I usually make a green salad to serve alongside it.

The casserole is so rich in ingredients that it’s a meal by itself.

I’ve shared this recipe many times over the years. It’s instantly a favorite!

If you love this recipe, you’ll love these other delicious, easy, family-friendly casseroles

I hope your family will love it as much as our family does! Please let me know if you try it and if your family enjoyed it in the comments below. I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy Nesting!

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Chicken Broccoli Casserole

*I do not precook the broccoli. I just place thawed broccoli in the bottom of the casserole dish. Either way works fine. ** The sauce will be thick. It is supposed to be. Casserole can be made up a day ahead of time, covered, and kept in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings -8 servings

Calories 452 kcal

Ingredients

2 – 10 oz packages frozen chopped broccoli or two small bags
3 cups boned chicken
2 10.5 oz cans of condensed cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk
1 Tbs lemon juice
1 cup shredded medium cheddar cheese
1 cup bread crumbs
1 Tbs melted butter

Instructions

Cook broccoli according to package direction in salted water till tender; drain well.* Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange broccoli in the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Layer chicken on top of broccoli. In a separate bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, milk and lemon juice. Mix until well blended.** Pour over chicken and spread out evenly. Cover with shredded cheddar cheese. In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over the top of cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until sauce is bubbly, cheese is melted and the bread crumbs are a nice deep golden color.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 21gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 726mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

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Hi! I'm Norine, the cook, baker, and recipe creator behind Norine's Nest. I love sharing and creating recipes that invite family, friends, and neighbors to gather around the dinner table. Sharing good food and creating memories with those we love brings me happiness. Thanks for stopping by my Nest!