Description
This Broccoli Casserole Delight is the ultimate comfort food — warm, creamy, and topped with golden, crunchy bread cubes. It’s a quick dinner option that feels indulgent but is made with simple ingredients like fresh broccoli, chicken, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for easy dinners, meal prep, or holiday gatherings, this easy recipe brings a delicious twist to weeknight food ideas.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
2 cups cubed sourdough or country bread
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 and 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13″ ceramic baking dish.
2. Add the chopped cooked chicken and broccoli florets to the dish and toss to combine.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour to make a roux.
4. Slowly pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking until thickened and smooth.
5. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted completely; season with salt and pepper.
6. Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken and broccoli, gently folding to coat.
7. Top with cubed bread, pressing some pieces lightly into the sauce.
8. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling at the edges.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley and cracked pepper if desired.
Notes
Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes after baking for easier slicing and serving.
Use day-old bread or toast your bread cubes beforehand for the perfect crunch.
Shred your own cheese for a smoother, meltier sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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