Grandma’s Chicken Broccoli Casserole

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This chicken and broccoli casserole is a great way to get dinner on the table quickly.  It is a perfect way to use leftover chicken or turkey as well!

Dinner is served and it’s delicious! Grandma’s chicken and broccoli bake has so many of our favorite foods in it, pasta, chicken, broccoli and cheese.

It is a hit every time I make it. It is also a great way to use up some leftover chicken or turkey. It comes together quickly and bakes to perfection. Serve some to your family today!

Grandma’s Recipe

My husband’s grandma sent me this recipe as a response to the original email I sent out that started this wild ride, learn more on that on my about page.  I had some leftover turkey breast from when I made homemade turkey and egg noodles.

This recipe seemed like a great way to use it up.  Obviously you can used leftover roast chicken, chicken breasts or you could pick up a rotisserie chicken at the store.

I knew I would be on the road, so I made the casserole the night before up until the point you put the cheese on it.  Then I put it in the refrigerator.

When I got home from work, all I had to do was pull it out of the fridge and preheat the oven.  I added a few minutes to the bake time because the casserole started cold.   Everyone was a fan of this one.

The first time we had it everyone raved about it.  Now I keep it in my back pocket for whenever I have some leftover poultry.  So I pull it out a few times a year.

I think the boys in this house have limited memory, so they act like it is the first time they see it ever time.  But they love it every time!

If you are looking for a quick and tasty way to change up leftovers, this is the recipe for you.  But don’t let lack of leftovers get in your way.  It is definitely worth cooking up some chicken breasts too.

More Delicious Chicken Recipes

If you like tasty and comforting meals like this one, you may also enjoy creamy one pot chicken and noodles. It is a stovetop meal that all comes together in one pot.

Or you could try MiMi’s creamy chicken pot pie. My siblings request that one for their birthday dinner and our friends always ask for it too!

Cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole is another all in one meal. We sure do love our cheesy chicken dishes.

Grandma was definitely on the right track sending us this one!  I need to ask her if she has any more like this in her recipe box! What are some of your favorite ways to use up leftover chicken and turkey?

More Great Casserole Recipes

If you love a good casserole as much as we do, be sure to check out these recipes as well. They are all warm, filling and easy to throw together.

Pork chops and cheesy potato casserole make two of our favorites at once and they are even better together. All you need to do is make a vegetable and dinner is done!

No boil baked ziti is all of the flavor of the classic pasta main dish without the prep. You don’t have to boil the noodles or brown the meat, just put it all in the pan and let it bake to perfection.

Cheesy Alfredo stuffed shells are filled with lots of vegetables and topped with three cheeses to make creamy and delicious vegetarian meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh broccoli in this recipe?

Yes! If you prefer to use fresh broccoli instead of frozen broccoli florets, you can certainly do that. Fresh broccoli takes a little bit longer to cook though.

So if you want tender broccoli you may want to partially cook it before you add it to the casserole. You can steam it for a few minutes or put it in the microwave for a minute or two and then add it to the recipe.

Can I assemble this casserole ahead of time?

Of course. If you want to prepare the recipe ahead of time, just follow the instructions in the recipe card up until it goes in the oven. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate.

Chill for up to two days. When ready to bake, take the casserole out of the refrigerator while preheating the oven to take the chill off.

Bake for 10 minutes with the foil on and then remove the foil from the baking dish and cook another 20 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted.

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