Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

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This casserole is a hit with my whole family. Even my children enjoy eating their broccoli with this homemade meal.

Submitted by Jill P
Published on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
39 mins
Total Time:
54 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta, uncooked

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup milk

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • ⅛ teaspoon chipotle chile powder (Optional)

  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded

  • ¼ cup onion, finely diced

  • 1 pound ground chicken

  • 1 cup sour cream (Optional)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain, cover, and set aside until needed.

  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 cup broccoli; toss and cook just until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle broccoli with flour, and cook 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Pour in the milk, and stir to blend. Season with salt, pepper, and chipotle pepper powder, if desired. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer mixture until sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Mix in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat.

  3. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in another large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, ground chicken, and remaining 1 cup of broccoli. Cook and stir until chicken is evenly browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and cook until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes.

  4. Preheat oven broiler to High. Lightly grease 9x13 inch baking dish.

  5. Toss the pasta with the broccoli sauce until evenly blended. Stir in the sour cream, if desired. Stir the broccoli sauce mixture into the chicken mixture. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.

  6. Cook under preheated broiler until cheese melts and browns around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

781 Calories
38g Fat
66g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 781
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 49%
Saturated Fat 20g 98%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 405mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 42g 84%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 465mg 36%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 578mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.