Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Name: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed; 3 cups broccoli; 20 -25 Ritz crackers, crushed; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 -3 cups shell noodles; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk

⏱ 50 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Chicken Breast

This comforting casserole is a family favourite, combining tender chicken, broccoli and pasta in a rich, homemade cheese sauce. It is topped with a crunchy layer of buttery cracker crumbs and more cheese, then baked until bubbling and golden. It is a satisfying one-dish meal perfect for a cosy dinner.

Ingredients

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
3 cups broccoli
20 -25 Ritz crackers, crushed
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 -3 cups shell noodles
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

Method

Cook the chicken, broccoli and shell noodles, then rinse the noodles to remove excess starch.
Preheat your oven to 350.
Make the cheese sauce by combining the butter, flour, salt and milk, then stir in as much shredded cheddar cheese as you like.
Combine the cooked chicken, broccoli and noodles in a bowl.
Transfer this mixture into a casserole dish.
Pour the cheese sauce over the top, then cover with the crushed cracker crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake for 10-15 mins or until the cheese has fully melted.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium579200 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChicken Breast

AuthorBrittneyLee