A casserole is a wonderful go-to dish for a family meal when you’re in the mood for something hearty and comforting. All you have to do is grab whatever is in the fridge and place it in a plate. Our chicken and broccoli casserole is a family favourite because it’s so creamy and delicious. Purchase some excellent chicken pieces and premium chicken stock from your grocery shop. In less than an hour, you can have a delicious meal ready to serve to your hungry family, thanks to our easy-to-follow recipe.
Chicken and broccoli casserole suggestions
Although it may take some time, you may create your own stock by poaching a chicken in water with veggies. You may still get the same results by using store-bought stock and only enhancing the flavour. Lean chicken protein with broccoli’s iron, fibre, and calcium can help you maintain your strength and health. This already delicious dinner is taken to the next level with the addition of a rich cheese sauce. Prepare with roasted potatoes and a side salad.
Meals for the family throughout the week should be simple and fast to prepare. Any night of the week, your family will be happy to eat our chicken and broccoli casserole.
Chicken and broccoli casserole recipe
Course: Main
Cuisine: Global
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Baking Time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
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1 whole chicken’s pieces
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1 packet fresh or frozen broccoli
For the cheese sauce
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750 ml chicken stock (use the stock if you poached your chicken
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2 cups grated cheese
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1 cup milk
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2 tbsp. flour
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2 tbsp. butter
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salt and pepper
Method
Chicken
- In a large pot, Brown and cook your chicken pieces.
- (You can make your own stock by poaching the chicken pieces in water and saving the stock)
For the cheese sauce
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and flour together until flour smell goes away.
- Slowly add the stock while whisking and add the cup of milk.
- Whisk until thick streaks start forming and add salt and pepper with the cheese. Keep whisking until thick.
Assembly
- In a large casserole dish, place the chicken pieces and broccoli. Cover with the cheese sauce..
- Add the remaining cup of cheese over top.
- Bake in preheated 180°C oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.