Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Casserole

This chicken broccoli casserole recipe is the perfect no-fuss, weeknight dinner for everyone at your table.?

Chicken Broccoli Casserole Ingredients

These are the ingredients you?ll need to make this crowd-pleasing chicken broccoli casserole recipe:?

• Chicken: Start with three cups of cooked chicken (this is a great opportunity to use up leftover rotisserie chicken).?
• Broccoli: Of course, you?ll need cooked broccoli!?
• Soup: You?ll need two cans of condensed cream of chicken soup.?
• Sour cream: Sour cream lends richness, creaminess, and subtle tanginess.?
• Pepper: This chicken, broccoli, and cheese casserole is seasoned with a pinch of black pepper.?
• Cheese: Shredded Cheddar cheese takes the creaminess up a notch.?
• Buttery and bread crumbs: The crunchy topping is a simple mixture of butter and bread crumbs.?

How to Make Chicken Broccoli Casserole 

You?ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here?s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make chicken, broccoli, and cheese casserole:?

1. Combine the chicken, broccoli, soup, sour cream, pepper, and half of the cheese in a prepared baking pan.?
2. Mix the butter and bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the casserole.?
3. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and melted.?

How to Store Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Store your leftover chicken broccoli casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.

Can You Freeze Chicken Broccoli Casserole? 

Yes! You can freeze chicken, broccoli, and cheese casserole for up to three months. Transfer it in individually sized portions (if you don't plan to thaw it all at once) to freezer-safe storage containers or zip-top freezer bags. Wrap with a layer of foil for extra protection against freezer burn. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.?

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

?This is really, really good,? according to Lori Finnila. ?I used homemade bread crumbs and homemade cream of chicken soup that I think added to this wonderful recipe.?

?We loved it,? says Starr LaPradd. ?I didn?t have bread crumbs, so I crushed up Ritz Crackers instead. Also used canned chunk white chicken because I had it on hand. Will be making this again!!?