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Broccoli Chicken Casserole

A deliciously creamy chicken, broccoli, and stuffing casserole with shredded chicken and tender broccoli in a cheesy mushroom sauce. Use your favorite stuffing mix to sprinkle over top for a crunchy, flavorful topping. Use leftover chicken or turkey to speed up prep time even more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot For poaching chicken.
  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish Standard casserole size.
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For combining the sauce.
  • 1 Chef's knife For dicing chicken.
  • 1 Cutting Board For safe chicken preparation.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 4 5 ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup (such as Campbell’s)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 pound broccoli florets cooked
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup dry stuffing mix

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts in a large pot and add enough water to completely cover the chicken in liquid; bring to a gentle simmer. Cover tightly with a lid and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the pot and cut into bite-sized pieces when cool enough to handle. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Mix together condensed soup and mayonnaise in a bowl.
  • Layer chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer cooked broccoli over top, then soup mixture, and finally Cheddar cheese. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Sprinkle dry stuffing mix over top. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese has melted, 25 to 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

Notes

For enhanced flavor, consider poaching the chicken with aromatics like a bay leaf and a few black peppercorns. Shredding the chicken instead of dicing it can yield a more cohesive casserole texture. Ensure broccoli is cooked to al dente before layering to prevent it from becoming mushy during baking. To elevate the sauce, incorporate a pinch of garlic powder or a dash of Dijon mustard. For a crispier topping, lightly toss the dry stuffing mix with a tablespoon of melted butter before sprinkling over the casserole. Always rest the casserole for a few minutes after baking to allow the sauce to set.