Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
This creamy, cheesy chicken broccoli casserole is the perfect weeknight meal. Made with just five ingredients or customized to be low-carb or keto-friendly, it’s warm, comforting, and beginner-proof.
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Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 340kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl – to combine ingredients
- 1 9x13" casserole dish – for baking
- 1 saucepan (optional) – if making homemade cream sauce
- Oven
Ingredients
- Base Ingredients
- 2 cups – Cooked chicken – shredded or diced
- 3 cups – Broccoli florets – fresh or frozen
- 1 can – Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup – Sour cream – or Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups – Shredded cheddar cheese – divided
- ½ tsp – Garlic powder
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Toppings
- 1 cup – Crushed buttery crackers – for traditional version
- – OR: Crushed pork rinds keto
- – OR: Almond flour + grated parmesan low-carb crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13" baking dish.
- Lightly steam broccoli or microwave until just tender. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, broccoli, soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of cheese.
- Spread mixture evenly in prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and your chosen topping (crackers, pork rinds, or almond flour).
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthy twist, swap sour cream for Greek yogurt.
To freeze: assemble the casserole, cover tightly, and freeze before or after baking.
Reheats best at 350°F, covered, for 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 620mg