Description
A creamy, cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole that’s perfect for a comforting and filling family dinner. Easy to make with simple ingredients and great for leftovers.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional topping)
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for breadcrumb topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, pasta, and steamed broccoli.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken-pasta-broccoli mixture and stir until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
- If using breadcrumbs, mix them with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Frozen broccoli can be used—just thaw and drain before adding.
- Try adding cooked bacon or mushrooms for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg