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.
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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.
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.
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.
Assemble It Ahead Of Time
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.
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Ingredients
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 onion chopped
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup milk
- 4 cups shredded chicken or turkey!
- 12 ounce package frozen broccoli thawed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook 8 ounces egg noodles according to package directions to al dente. Drain and place in a greased 9×13" pan.
- Melt 3 Tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Cook chopped 1 onion in the melted butter until tender.
- Add ¼ cup all purpose flour and cook for about a minute, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the 1½ cups chicken broth while stirring. Once the flour is incorporated into the broth, add ¾ cup milk and cook over medium heat until it begins to thicken, stirring frequently.
- Distribute the cooked 4 cups shredded chicken and 12 ounce package frozen broccoli over noodles. Pour the creamy sauce over the top of the casserole.
- Mix 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded provolone cheese together. Sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the sauce is bubble and the cheese is melted.
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This was so good! Used leftover rotisserie chicken. Great way to use leftover chicken. Will definitely make again. Thank you for this keeper!
That is so good to hear, I am glad you liked it!
Hi Carlee, Looking forward to trying this. I like 'quick and easy' recipes, especially on Mondays (what is it about Mondays? LOL) Glad I found your blog today. Also watched you and your son making ice cream in a bag. His enthusiasm made me chuckle! 🙂 Have a great weekend, Lisa
Mondays are tough for sure! I am glad you liked the ice cream video. We have a blast cooking and making videos together =)
I’ve been looking for a recipe for my picky kiddos so this worked so well with a few changes. I used the pasta shells from a velveeta box bc they like to eat those but I ditched the cheese sauce that comes in the box. I substituted a half tablespoon of onion powder instead of the chopped onions and sprinkled some cooked chopped bacon on top just after I pulled the casserole out of the oven. I also made sure to sit the frozen broccoli in a strainer to drain as much excess water out. It came out good and my kids ate it!
YAY! it is always nice to find something the picky kids will eat. Your substitutions sound great.
This is delish. Only change I made was I used left-over rotisserie chicken and halved the recipe. It’s only me now and it made enough to share with my grand daughter. NOW SHES MAKING FOR HER FAMILY. I will be making this again and again it’s so good.
I am so glad you liked it! Rotisserie chicken is a great way to make this!
Yay! A casserole that all but one daughter liked (but she doesn't like much so it really doesn't counnt)! I didn't have provolone and it was a little dry so I just added more broth. Leftovers in lunch tomorrow.
YAY! I am so glad everyone but one liked it. I have subbed some mozzarella in for the provolone a few times when I didn't have it. Maybe it will grow on her in time 😉
I love this kind of comfort food!! It's everything you need in one dish. Not to mention, Grumpy would be all over it!
It is like a warm hug from grandma on a plate! <3
My family does the same thing where they act like they've never had a dish that they have raved about before.
It is funny that they don't remember, but reaffirming that they like it so much the second time! Sillies!
this looks like the perfect comfort food! I'm going to give this a try!
I hope you love it! Thank you!
That is just pure comfort food! Plus, it's Grandma's recipe so you know it's delicious!
Grandmas know their stuff!
I've been looking for a recipe like this!!!!! Yay!!!
Hooray! I'm glad you found it!