Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Bake

Well, well, well...what do you know! This is pretty good. My DIL brought me a bag of frozen chicken breasts the other day so I thawed them out to use for dinner. Then my mom called and told me she was bringing me some fried chicken so I wouldn’t have to cook. So I threw that bagged chicken in the fridge faster that a jack rabbit on a hot tar road. But I knew I’d need to use it in the next day or so and THIS is what I came up with. I scoured the pantry for things that would work in this recipe because I did NOT want to go to the store. So, after all that, this recipe turned out really good and something that I’ll be making again. Soon!

Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Bake

 

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni ~ cooked al dente

2 cups broccoli florettes ~ washed, blanched

2 -3 cups cooked chicken ~ diced or shredded

1 small onion ~ diced

1 clove garlic ~ minced

3 tablespoons flour

3 tablespoons butter

3 cups sharp cheddar cheese ~ divided use

4 ounces cream cheese ~ room temperature

1/4 cup sour cream

1 cup milk

1 cup heavy cream

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup Panko bread crumbs

4 tablespoons butter ~ melted

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.

 

In a small bowl, combine the Panko bread crumbs and the melted butter. Set aside.

 

In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic over medium heat for a couple of minutes.

 

Melt the butter in the pan then add the flour and cook for a minute or so.

 

Pour in the milk and cream and cook until thick. Add salt and pepper to taste.

 

Add the sour cream, cream cheese and 2 cups of the grated cheese. 

 

Cook and stir until melted and well combined.

 

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooked chicken, the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and blanched broccoli.

 

Pour cheese sauce over everything and toss gently to coat.

 

Pour into prepared pan and sprinkle with Panko crumb mixture.

 

Bake for 30 -45 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Let's make a casserole! I also used panko...which I forgot to add to the picture! Oopsies!

Cook the onions and garlic in a little 

olive oil then melt the butter in the pan.

Add the flour and cook 

that for a minute or so.

Up next, the milk and cream and cook until thick. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Next comes the cream cheese, sour cream and 2 cups of the grated cheese.

Stir that around until the cheese 

is melted and the mixture is smooth.

In a large bowl, add the cooked chicken, blanched broccoli, pasta, the remaining cheese and the sauce. Toss to coat.

Pour the mixture into the pan 

and top with the panko mixture.

Bake it up....enjoy!!

One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice

This is a super good little side dish that goes with just about anything. I love that it's a one-pot-wonder, too! It's always nice to have recipes like this in your files that you can pull out at a moment's notice, right? You can also add some diced cooked chicken to this to make it a meal. How yummy would that be?

One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice



1 small onion ~ diced
1 clove garlic ~ minced
4 tablespoons butter ~ divided use
1 cup long grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

In a medium sauce pan, saute the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of the butter...about 3 minutes.

Add the rice to the pot then pour in the chicken broth and cook according to package directions.

Stir in cheeses, the rest of the butter and salt and pepper.

Stir in the broccoli until combined.

Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving so broccoli can soften a bit.

 

The stuff!

 

Saute the onion and garlic in 2 

tablespoons of the butter...about 3 minutes.

 

Add the rice to the pot then pour 

in the chicken broth and cook 

according to package directions.

 

Stir in cheeses, the rest of the 

butter and salt and pepper.

 

Stir in the broccoli until combined.

 

Serve!

Broccoli Ham & Cheddar Casserole

This casserole is a winner! It's so easy to whip up and can be used for breakfast or dinner! You can make it with the amounts listed or double it for a larger amount. Serve it with a yummy fruit salad and you've got yourself a great meal!

Broccoli Ham & Cheddar Casserole



3 cups broccoli florets ~ blanched
2 cups ham ~ cut into bite sized chunks
3 - 4 green onions ~ chopped
1 cup shredded cheese (I used Colby-Jack)
salt and pepper to taste 
6 eggs

Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Spread blanched broccoli in the bottom of the prepared pan then scatter ham on top.

Sprinkle cheese on top of the ham then the diced onions.

In a medium sized bowl, beat the eggs with some salt and pepper then pour the eggs over the mixture in the pan.

Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes until cheese is melted and mixture has started to brown in places.

Can be doubled.

 
Okay....here we go!

 
Blanch the broccoli then drain.

 
Add the broccoli, ham....

 
....cheese and onion to your pan.

 
Beat the eggs with some salt and pepper....

 
...then pour over the ingredients in the pan. Bake!

 
Enjoy!

Easy Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Over Rice

A long time ago my sister-in-law gave me a recipe for chicken in the crock pot that was so easy and crazy good. Here's a fun spin on that same recipe. Adding some cheese and broccoli makes you think you're actually doing something a little healthy, doesn't it? This little dish is great to have on a chilly night and it's so easy. Everything gets dumped into the crock pot except the sour cream and the broccoli then you basically forget about it until you stir in those last two ingredients. Serve over rice....BOOM! Dinner!

Easy Cheesy Chicken and 
Broccoli Over Rice



4 - 5 chicken breasts
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can cheddar soup soup
1 14-ounce can chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup sour cream
1 10-ounce bag frozen broccoli ~ steamed

Place chicken in the bottom of your crock pot.

In a medium bowl, combine the soups, chicken broth and seasonings. Stir well then pour over chicken.

Allow to cook on low for 6 - 8 hours or until chicken is tender.

Shred chicken with two forks.

Stir in the sour cream thoroughly. 

Gently stir in the steamed broccoli.

Serve over rice. 

 
Here's all you need.

 
Mix up the soups, broth, and seasonings 
and pour over the chicken in the crock pot.

 
Let it cook until chicken is tender. 
Shred the chicken with two forks 
then add the sour cream and stir.

 
Then stir in the steamed broccoli.

 
Serve over rice! Yummers!

Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo

Yum, yum and yum! Not much else to say about this. How can you go wrong with pasta and Alfredo? Well, you can't. And easy? So easy. This dish always reminds me of #2 Son because it's one of his favorites. You gotta try this simple and filling meal! 
 
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo



2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts ~ large dice
Salt & pepper
1 12-ounce bag steam & serve broccoli florets ~ cooked according to package directions
4 tablespoons butter 1 cup heavy cream
1 clove garlic ~ minced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1 tablespoons dried parsley
8 ounces fettuccine ~ cooked and drained

 

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat.

Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes then add garlic.

Stir in parsley, cheese and salt and pepper. Whisk quickly.

Add cooked broccoli. Set aside.

In a large skillet, saute the chicken in a little olive oil until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.

Add cooked pasta to the chicken then add the Alfredo sauce and stir. Heat through and serve.

 
Okay....here we go!

 
Melt butter in a medium saucepan 
over medium low heat. Add cream 
and simmer for 5 minutes then add garlic.

 
Stir in parsley, cheese and salt and pepper. 
Whisk quickly.

 
Add cooked broccoli. Set aside.

 
In a large skillet, saute the chicken 
in a little olive oil until cooked through. 
Season with salt and pepper.

 
Add cooked pasta to the chicken.

 
Then add the Alfredo sauce and stir. 
Heat through and serve.

 
Pour it into a big bowl. Serve with 
some hot bread and dinner is done!

Broccoli Rice Casserole

This recipe is from the 70's. Groovy, man. When IT Guy and I got engaged many moons ago, I went through my mom's recipes and copied down all the ones I liked. I remember her serving this from time to time and I loved it. I haven't made it in ages but as I was thumbing through my recipe collection, I came across this little gem. I know Cheese Whiz is not really a food....and I don't want to know exactly WHAT it is...I just know it makes this dish taste SO good. I can't even remember the last time I bought a jar of that strange orange goo...but I bought one for this recipe and felt no shame!!

Broccoli & Rice Casserole (which may or may not have Cheese Whiz in it, but probably does.)

1 ½ cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 tablespoons diced celery
1 1-pound package frozen broccoli florettes – cooked according to package directions
8 ounces (1 cup) Cheeze Whiz
1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts - drained
1 10-ounce can cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a small skillet, sauté onion and celery in a little olive oil for a few minutes.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Transfer to a greased baking dish.

Bake for 30 minutes or until hot throughout.


The goods.


Saute the onions and celery a bit. 
You don't HAVE to do this step if you 
don't want to, but I prefer the veggies a little tender.


Dump all the ingredients together. 
I just used the pot I cooked the broccoli in. Mix it up!!


Spread the mixture in a greased casserole dish.


Bake it up and serve. My #1 
son ate three helpings and then 
made me hide the rest so no one 
would eat it and he could have it later.

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Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup

I love broccoli cheese soup. Whenever IT Guy and I go to Panera, I order it because it's delicious and because I love it. Did I mention I love it? This easy soup is just as good and do you want to know the best part? You don't have to leave your house to get it!!

Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup




2 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion ~ finely diced
1 clove garlic ~ minced
3 cups milk
2 cans cream of chicken soup
2 pound block of Velveeta Cheese ~ cut into large chunks
1 25-ounce bag broccoli pieces (I cut up the larger pieces)

In a large dutch oven, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until tender.

Add the milk and cream of chicken soup. Stir until combined.

Add the Velveeta and simmer until cheese is melted, stirring often.

Add broccoli and simmer for another hour or so until hot. 

Serve with hot french bread.

The easy ingredients.

Saute the onion and garlic.

Add the milk and soup and stir.

Then add the Velveeta.

Stir until the cheese melts.

Then add the broccoli. Cook it for a while then...

...dish it up. See? I told you it was easy!!