Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

 

Cheesy chicken broccoli casserole is the epitome of comfort food. It has a tender and flavorful center loaded with chicken and broccoli and then you get a light crunch on top from the cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs. It’s absolutely delicious! This is the perfect casserole for anytime of the year, but especially Autumn and Winter! I am so happy to share this recipe with you and your family! Cheers!

• 1 lb. chicken thighs, cut into 1″ chunks*
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 large head of broccoli, stem removed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
• 4 slices light bread, I used artisan
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs*

1. Cut your sliced bread into 1/2″ chunks and cook in a toaster oven until lightly toasted.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and broccoli florets to the hot skillet along with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 7 minutes. Remove lid and stir. Add chopped onion, paprika, garlic powder, parsley and stir to combine. Cook for another 7 minutes, covered. When done, veggies will be tender and chicken will be cooked through.
3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
4. Assemble the casserole, using a 13″x9″ baking dish, add the cooked broccoli and chicken mixture evenly into the bottom of baking dish. Scatter the toasted bread on top along with 3/4 cup cheddar cheese. Lightly mix to combine.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, milk and chicken broth. Evenly pour on top of the casserole.
6. In another bowl, mix softened butter with 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and 3/4 cup cheddar cheese. Sprinkle evenly on top the casserole.
7. Cover the casserole with foil and place in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!

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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Cheesy chicken broccoli casserole is the epitome of comfort food. It has a tender and flavorful center loaded with chicken and broccoli and then you get a light crunch on top from the cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword casserole, chicken, dinner

Author Amanda Cooks & Styles

Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken thighs cut into 1" chunks*
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 large head of broccoli stem removed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese grated
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 large yellow onion chopped
• 4 slices light bread I used artisan
• 2 tbsp butter softened
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs*

Instructions

Directions:

• Cut your sliced bread into 1/2" chunks and cook in a toaster oven until lightly toasted.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and broccoli florets to the hot skillet along with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 7 minutes. Remove lid and stir. Add chopped onion, paprika, garlic powder, parsley and stir to combine. Cook for another 7 minutes, covered. When done, veggies will be tender and chicken will be cooked through.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Assemble the casserole, using a 13"x9" baking dish, add the cooked broccoli and chicken mixture evenly into the bottom of baking dish. Scatter the toasted bread on top along with 3/4 cup cheddar cheese. Lightly mix to combine.
• In a small bowl, whisk together egg, milk and chicken broth. Evenly pour on top of the casserole.
• In another bowl, mix softened butter with 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and 3/4 cup cheddar cheese. Sprinkle evenly on top the casserole.
• Cover the casserole with foil and place in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!