Broccoli Chicken Casserole

The creamy sauce ties everything together, while the broccoli and mushrooms add just the right amount of veggies. It’s hearty, filling, and perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or Sunday dinner with the family.

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💗 Why This Recipe is Great

• Creamy and Comforting: A thick sauce brings this chicken casserole together.
• Easy to Make: Uses everyday ingredients.
• Feeds a Crowd: I make this for my family and always have leftovers for another night.

🛒 Ingredients Needed

This is an overview of the ingredients needed for chicken casserole. Please see the printable recipe card below for more details.

• Crescent Rolls: This is the crust on the bottom of the dish that soaks up all that goodness. Use regular crescent rolls or crescent roll dough. Pinch the seams together.
• Onion: I used a red onion because I had it on hand, but I prefer a yellow or Vidalia onion for this recipe.
• Broccoli: I used a bag of frozen broccoli. It cooked just right in this dish. Thaw slightly and drain any water from the bag before adding it.
• Mushrooms: My family likes mushrooms, but these are optional.
• Soup: I use cream of mushroom and cream of chicken. Feel free to use what you have in your pantry.
• Cream Cheese: Makes the sauce extra creamy.
• Chicken Broth: Helps to thin the sauce. You can use water if desired.
• Cooked Chicken: Diced or shredded chicken works great. A rotisserie chicken would save time, or you could use leftovers.
• Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese adds more flavor.
• Ritz Crackers: Any buttery cracker would work for the topping.
• Butter: Mix melted butter with the crackers for the topping.

📖 Recipe Variations

• Swap the Cheese: Use Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or a cheddar blend.
• Use Different Veggies: Try peas, green beans, or a mix of vegetables instead of broccoli and mushrooms.

🔪 How To Make Chicken Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Please refer to the recipe card below for more details on making chicken casserole with broccoli.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.

Step 2: Roll out the crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the baking dish to form the crust.

Step 3: Layer the vegetables. Spread the diced onion over the dough, then the broccoli, and finally the mushrooms.

Step 4: Make the sauce by adding cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to a pot over medium heat. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 5: Add the chicken to the sauce and stir until well combined.

Step 6: Pour the chicken mixture evenly over the vegetables in the baking dish.

Step 7: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the casserole.

Step 8: Mix the cracker topping by combining crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly over the cheese.

Step 9: Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.

Step 10: Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.

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