Description
Cozy, creamy, crunchy—this Broccoli Chicken Casserole brings weeknight joy in under an hour. Imagine tender chicken under a velvety mushroom sauce, nestled with bright broccoli, gooey cheddar, and crowned with golden stuffing. Minimal prep, pantry-friendly ingredients, and pure comfort with every bite. This one-pan wonder is the dinner hero you didn’t know you needed!
Ingredients
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4 (5 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
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1 tbsp mayonnaise
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1 lb broccoli florets, steamed or blanched
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup dry stuffing mix (or crushed crackers)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Layer chicken in the dish. Season with salt and pepper.
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Mix soup + mayo in a bowl. Spread over chicken.
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Add broccoli evenly across the top.
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Sprinkle cheese, covering all broccoli.
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Top with stuffing mix, keeping it light and fluffy.
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Cover with foil, bake for 25 mins. Uncover and bake 10–15 mins more until bubbling and golden.
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Rest 5 mins before serving.
Notes
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Soup hater? Use cream of chicken or cheddar soup.
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Make ahead: Assemble (minus stuffing) 1 day ahead. Add topping just before baking.
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Gluten-free? Use GF stuffing + soup.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35–40 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 avg kcal per serving
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 18g