Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Casserole

4.60 (97)
⏱ 85 mins 🍽 ['10', '1 9x13-inch baking dish'] 🌶 american 🏷 Main course

This comforting casserole is a perfect keto dinner option, combining tender chicken and broccoli in a creamy, cheesy sauce. It is baked until golden and bubbly, resulting in a dish that is sure to please a crowd. The recipe uses simple ingredients like mayonnaise, cream and Cheddar for maximum flavour with minimal effort. Allow it to rest before serving for the best texture.

Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

  • 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 large rotisserie chicken, meat pulled and shredded
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.66666668653488 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon chicken soup base
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • cooking spray

Method

  1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Arrange the broccoli florets in a 9x13-inch dish. Add the shredded chicken in an even layer, pressing it down onto the broccoli.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, heavy cream, chicken soup base, dill and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken, then scatter the Cheddar cheese on top. Lightly coat a sheet of aluminium foil with cooking spray and place it greased-side down over the dish.
  4. Bake the covered dish in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes. Take off the foil and continue baking until the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Take it out of the oven and let it stand for 10 to 20 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories357 kcal
Fat32 g
Sugars2 g
Protein13 g
Sodium520 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMain course
Cuisineamerican
AuthorRobyn Stone