Broccoli Chicken Casserole

5 from 3 votes

This Broccoli Chicken Casserole is so easy and extremely helpful for those busy weeknights! Tender chunks of chicken, broccoli florets, penne and cheese all married together in one skillet, in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 808kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

12-inch Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium white onion chopped
2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cubed into bite-sized pieces
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
2 cloves garlic minced
10 ounce condensed cheddar broccoli soup or cream of chicken soup, 1 can
2 ½ cups chicken broth low sodium
8 ounce penne uncooked, or other small-shaped pasta
1 small head of broccoli cut into florets, about 2 1/2 cups
2 ½ cups sharp cheddar shredded
1 tablespoon parsley freshly chopped

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Instructions

Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, cubed chicken breasts, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and the chicken browns slightly.
Add Ingredients: Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, or until aromatic. Stir in the condensed soup, chicken broth, and pasta. Stir well to combine. Let the mixture come to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the pasta is almost completely cooked.
Finish: Stir in the broccoli and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the casserole. Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

Make ahead: Make the casserole as directed, but skip adding the cheese. Cover with foil and allow to cool, once cooled, freeze. When you’re ready, remove the casserole from the freezer the day before you want to eat it. Let it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then add your cheese and pop it in the oven at 350 F degrees until it's heated all the way through.
Your leftover casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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