​Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole – This dish is a sure fire family pleaser. Even for people who aren’t fond of broccoli. Manufacturers of frozen broccoli have always tried to enhance it’s appeal for the vegetable by combing it with other items. Cheese, onions, and mushrooms are welcome additions, making it a nice side dish. For this dish we’ve added everything in one skillet along with chicken for a complete dinner. So give this one a whirl and put a great dinner on the table tonight. While you can do this a variety of cookware, we, as you may guess,  prefer cast iron cookware. A 12″ skillet is ideal for preparing a meal for 4 people. And if you’re like me I usually find myself cleaning up afterwards. So, you might want to check out our cleaning tips for cast iron.

 

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

This simple one pan dish featuring chicken, broccoli, and cheese will please those who don't like broccoli. Short preparation time and engage in other activities while it cooks.
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CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
KeywordChicken, Broccoli, Cheese
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Servings4 people
Calories677kcal

Equipment

Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts or Thighs
  • 15 oz Cheese Sauce 1 Jar
  • 4 cups Frozen Broccoli
  • 1 cup Frozen Pearl Onions
  • 4 oz sliced mushrooms 1 can, undrained
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper Or to taste

Instructions

  • In a large cast iron skillet (12") arrange breasts and thighs. Sprinkle tops with salt and pepper. Add broccoli and pearl onions.
  • Add un-drained can of mushrooms and spread over top.
  • Scoop 1/2 cheese sauce over top to cover. Place in preheated 350 oven for one hour.
  • Remove from oven, and scoop remaining cheese sauce over entire dish.
  • Return to oven for an additional hour. Remove and check breast with thermometer. Should be at least 180 degrees. Plate and serve.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 677 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 219mg73%
Sodium 2243mg98%
Potassium 634mg18%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 77g154%
Vitamin A 700IU14%
Vitamin C 44.6mg54%
Calcium 250mg25%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.