How to Prepare Delicious Broccoli-Cheddar Chicken Casserole

Broccoli-Cheddar Chicken Casserole. Super comfort food, but kinda healthy because it has broccoli in it, right? My grandmother passed this chicken and Cheddar recipe down and it is a family favorite. I typically serve this over rice, but it is just as great by itself.

In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, soup, paprika, and cheddar, then. Nothing is better (or easier) than this Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole. Kind of like broccoli cheddar soup meets cozy weeknight casserole. You can have Broccoli-Cheddar Chicken Casserole using 13 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Broccoli-Cheddar Chicken Casserole

Prepare 3 C of broccoli-cheddar soup.
It's 3 C of shredded chicken.
Prepare 2 cloves of garlic; creamed.
It's 1 T of fresh rosemary.
You need 1 t of crushed pepper flakes.
It's 3/4 oz of basil; chiffonade.
It's 1/2 of red onion; julienne.
You need 1/4 C of champagne vinegar.
It's 1 of large pinch kosher salt & black pepper.
It's 1 C of french fried onions.
It's 1/3 C of Italian seasoned breadcrumbs.
It's 1/4 C of grated parmesean.
You need as needed of butter.

It's healthy…ish, so darn easy, and so darn delicious. The best part…it's made entirely in one pot and in under an hour. Place in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Broccoli-Cheddar Chicken Casserole instructions

Combine ingredients soup through salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix well..
Butter a large casserole dish. Transfer soup mixture. Top with onions and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle parmesean atop..
Spray a piece of foil with non-stick cooking spray. Cover. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover. Cook an additional 15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly reheated and casserole is bubbly with a crunchy crust..
Variations; Red bell pepper, white wine, champagne, white vinegar, white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, white pepper, peppercorn melange, butter, brown butter, parsely, cilantro, scallions, chives, cayenne, crushed pepper flakes, habanero, bacon, pancetta, oregano, zucchini, fennel, celery, carrots, jalapeños, paprika, smoked paprika, applewood seasoning, dried ranch seasoning, dried sriracha, coriander seed, ginger, honey, lime, lemon, horseradish, sherry, balsamic, thyme, tomatoes, orange, green beans, red fresno chiles, goat cheese, romano, gruyere, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino, spinach, arugula, asiago, feta, gouda, coconut, heavy cream, curry, red onion, dijon, sage, tarragon, rice vinegar.

How to Make Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Casserole: Cook rice according to package instructions. While rice is cooking, prepare the rest of the recipe. Heat a large skillet or pot over medium heat and add the avocado oil. Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole is an easy make ahead meal that you can assemble and bake another day! Your family will love the buttery, crunchy Ritz topping!