Baked Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
This cheesy chicken broccoli casserole is the perfect recipe for a chaotic night. Made with pasta, tender chicken, broccoli and loads of delicious cheese, this casserole will quickly become one of your family's favorite dinners!
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 265kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz Pasta noodles of your choice
- 14 oz Frozen broccoli florets
- 2 1/2 cups Cooked chicken cubed
- 14.5 oz Chicken broth
- 8 oz Cream Cheese cubed and divided
- 2 cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- 2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup Bread crumbs optional
- Dried basil optional
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F
- Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
- In large pot over high heat, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min
- Drain and return to stove top
- Add chicken and chicken broth to the pot and simmer for 3 min
- Add 1/2 of the cream cheese
- Cook an additional 2 minutes or until cream cheese has melted
- Stir in 1 cup mozzarella and remove from heat
- Spoon into baking dish and add the remaining cubes of cream cheese scattered about the dish
- Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes
- Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and bread crumbs
- Bake uncovered for 3 additional minutes or until the cheese has melted
- Let stand 5 minutes to thicken
- Sprinkle with dried basil then serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal