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Healthier Broccoli Chicken Casserole
This hearty Broccoli Chicken Casserole recipe is made with your choice of pasta, tender chicken and broccoli, and the most delicious creamy cheddar mushroom sauce. See notes above for possible ingredient variations too.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Ali📖 gimmesomeoven
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●pan
- ●baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat oven to 400°F.
2
Cook pasta in a large stockpot of generously-salted boiling water until it is al dente. However, about ⏱️ 1 minute before the pasta is done, add the broccoli to the boiling pasta water and stir until combined. Drain both the pasta and broccoli, and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, heat the butter (or oil) in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for ⏱️ 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms and garlic and sauté for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the mushrooms are cooked through.
garlic (minced)4 cloves(8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)2 cups
4
Sprinkle the flour evenly over the onion mixture and stir until combined. Cook for ⏱️ 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add in the stock, and stir everything together until most of the clumps are gone. Add in the milk, Dijon, salt and pepper and stir until combined. Continue cooking the sauce until it reaches a simmer. Then remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese until it is combined. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
flour3 tablespoons(8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)2 cups
5
In a large 9 x 13-inch baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, broccoli, mushroom sauce and chicken. Toss until combined. Smooth the casserole out into an even layer.
6
Bake uncovered for ⏱️ 15 minutes. Then remove pan from the oven, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly on top of the casserole, and bake for 10 more minutes or until the cheese is nice and melty.
7
Serve warm, garnished with extra black pepper and/or fresh herbs, if desired.
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