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Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a hearty casserole recipe loaded with rotini pasta, shredded chicken and broccoli florets all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.

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Chicken Broccoli Casserole has a creamy sauce made from milk, flour and cream cheese.

This cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole is sure to be a family favourite.

This broccoli casserole recipe takes just under an hour from start to finish and serves eight people.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make this casserole, I started by cooking some rotini according to the directions on the package.

In the last two minutes of cooking time I added some broccoli florets to the boiling water with the pasta.

I drained the pasta and broccoli.

Then I dumped them into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

I heated some oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Once the oil was hot I added some minced garlic and diced red onions to the pan.

I cooked them until the onion had softened.

I added some flour to the pan and stirred for about two minutes.

 

I added some milk and stirred well.

I brought the mixture to a boil and then reduced the heat.

I continued stirring until the mixture had thickened nicely.

I added some cubed cream cheese, salt and pepper to the pan.

I continued cooking until the cream cheese was melted.

I added some cooked shredded chicken to the pan.

I stirred until all of the chicken was coated in the sauce.

I poured the sauce mixture on top of the pasta and broccoli in the baking dish.

I stirred all of the ingredients in the baking dish together until well combined.

I sprinkled some shredded cheddar cheese on top.

I baked the casserole for 15 minutes.

I turned the broiler on for the last few minutes to brown the cheese.

I removed the dish from the oven and let it sit for few minutes.

Then the cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole was ready to serve.

This creamy chicken casserole is a simple but flavourful dinner recipe.

If you are looking for an easy chicken casserole recipe, then you need to try this Chicken Broccoli Casserole!

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Chicken Broccoli Casserole:

• 12 oz of uncooked rotini
• 1 large head of broccoli in florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese in cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

How to Make Chicken Broccoli Casserole:

1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
2. Cook the pasta al dente according to the direction on the packaging.
3. In the last 2 minutes of cooking the pasta add the broccoli florets to the boiling water with the pasta.
4. Drain the pasta and the broccoli, place them in the baking dish. Set it aside.
5. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat add the olive oil, once hot add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is softened. About 3 minutes.
6. Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes.
7. Add the milk and bring to a boil, reduce heat, and continue stirring, until the mixture is thickened.
8. Add the cream cheese, salt and pepper and continue cooking until the cream cheese is all melted. About 5 minutes.
9. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and stir to combine all the ingredients.
10. Pour the sauce on top of the pasta in the baking dish and stir to combine everything.
11. Top with grated cheese.
12. Place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Broil for the last 5 minutes, making sure to watch it so it doesn’t burn.
13. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
14. Enjoy!

FAQS:

Can I use frozen broccoli?

• Yes, you can use frozen broccoli in this recipe. Just add it to the boiling water with the pasta in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

How do I store the chicken broccoli casserole?

• The chicken broccoli casserole can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze chicken broccoli casserole?

• Yes, you can freeze the chicken broccoli casserole. Just place it in an airtight container and freeze it for up 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

What are the taste and the texture of the chicken broccoli casserole?

• The casserole is hearty and filling, with a cheesy and creamy sauce.

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