This chicken and broccoli casserole is a great way to get dinner on the table quickly. It is a perfect way to use leftover chicken or turkey as well!
Dinner is served and it’s delicious! Grandma’s chicken and broccoli bake has so many of our favorite foods in it, pasta, chicken, broccoli and cheese.
It is a hit every time I make it. It is also a great way to use up some leftover chicken or turkey. It comes together quickly and bakes to perfection. Serve some to your family today!
Grandma’s Recipe
My husband’s grandma sent me this recipe as a response to the original email I sent out that started this wild ride, learn more on that on my about page. I had some leftover turkey breast from when I made homemade turkey and egg noodles.
This recipe seemed like a great way to use it up. Obviously you can used leftover roast chicken, chicken breasts or you could pick up a rotisserie chicken at the store.
I knew I would be on the road, so I made the casserole the night before up until the point you put the cheese on it. Then I put it in the refrigerator.
When I got home from work, all I had to do was pull it out of the fridge and preheat the oven. I added a few minutes to the bake time because the casserole started cold. Everyone was a fan of this one.
The first time we had it everyone raved about it. Now I keep it in my back pocket for whenever I have some leftover poultry. So I pull it out a few times a year.
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I think the boys in this house have limited memory, so they act like it is the first time they see it ever time. But they love it every time!
If you are looking for a quick and tasty way to change up leftovers, this is the recipe for you. But don’t let lack of leftovers get in your way. It is definitely worth cooking up some chicken breasts too.
Can I use fresh broccoli in this recipe?
Yes! If you prefer to use fresh broccoli instead of frozen broccoli florets, you can certainly do that. Fresh broccoli takes a little bit longer to cook though.
So if you want tender broccoli you may want to partially cook it before you add it to the casserole. You can steam it for a few minutes or put it in the microwave for a minute or two and then add it to the recipe.
More Delicious Chicken Recipes
If you like tasty and comforting meals like this one, you may also enjoy creamy one pot chicken and noodles. It is a stovetop meal that all comes together in one pot.
Or you could try MiMi’s creamy chicken pot pie. My siblings request that one for their birthday dinner and our friends always ask for it too!
Cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole is another all in one meal. We sure do love our cheesy chicken dishes.
Check out my collection of chicken recipes for more chicken goodness. Or try my collection of casserole recipes if that is your thing.
Grandma was definitely on the right track sending us this one! I need to ask her if she has any more like this in her recipe box.
Assemble It Ahead Of Time
If you want to prepare the recipe ahead of time, just follow the instructions in the recipe card up until it goes in the oven. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate.
Chill for up to two days. When ready to bake, take the casserole out of the refrigerator while preheating the oven to take the chill off.
Bake for 10 minutes with the foil on and then remove the foil from the baking dish and cook another 20 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 onion chopped
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup milk
- 4 cups shredded chicken or turkey!
- 12 ounce package frozen broccoli thawed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions to al dente. Drain and place in a greased 9×13" pan.8 ounces (226 ⅘ g) egg noodles
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Cook chopped onions in the melted butter until tender.3 Tablespoons butter, 1 onion
- Add flour and cook for about a minute, stirring frequently.¼ cup (31 ¼ g) all purpose flour
- Pour in the chicken broth while stirring. Once the flour is incorporated into the broth, add milk and cook over medium heat until it begins to thicken, stirring frequently.1½ cups (354 ⅞ ml) chicken broth, ¾ cup (177 3/7 ml) milk
- Distribute the cooked chicken and broccoli over noodles. Pour the creamy sauce over the top of the casserole.4 cups (560 g) shredded chicken, 12 ounce (340 ⅕ g) package frozen broccoli
- Mix cheese together and sprinkle over the casserole.1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup (132 g) shredded provolone cheese
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the sauce is bubble and the cheese is melted.
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This was a really great recipe and I’ll be using it again. It was so flavorful, and the family chowed down as soon as i put the plates down. I just need to double the recipe since they LOVE it so much. I’m so glad I found your site. Thank you so much!!!! I’ll be trying your other recipes too.
I am so glad you liked it!
It was lacking in flavor and dry. Needs more moisture, sauce. Will not be making this again. Sorry.
That’s ok. Not every recipe is for everybody.
My husband and I really loved this! It makes a lot, so next time will make the half recipe for just us and use the 1x recipe when we have company.
I am glad you liked it! Luckily it halves well, so that should be perfect.
This dish was easy and delicious!
I used fresh broccoli and rotisserie chicken. I also covered the dish halfway through the cooking time with foil, and added 5 minutes to the cooking time.
Yum! I am glad you liked it!
Very good recipe! Nice sauce, but I did make extra to get that bubbly finish. I love how you repeat the ingredients at the end of each instruction to avoid having to keep scrolling back to check amounts. I will check out more of your recipes!
Extra sauce is almost always a good idea. I am glad you liked it, thank you!
I did not have success with this recipe. I made a half recipe but after it was cooked there was absolutely no sauce. Very dry and not much flavor. I will go back to my original Chicken Divan recipe.
May you use Fettuccine instead of egg noodles?
Sure! My mom has made this recipe with several different kinds of pasta.
Excellent recipe! Hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed this. No modifications needed. Very tasty and flavorful! Yum!
I am so glad you liked it!
if using fresh broccoli does it need to be cooked first??
also looking at adding this to a freezer meal list im putting together for once the new baby is here> have you prepared and froze before ? any tips if you have ?
It depends on what texture you like your broccoli to be. The bake time is long enough to cook it, but if you like your broccoli super soft you could pre-cook it a bit. Steam it for a few minutes on the stove or in the microwave then add it to the casserole.
I just made this using fresh broccoli instead of thawed frozen. Here’s hoping!
I hope you enjoyed it!
@Karen, I added the fresh broccoli in the pot I was cooking my noodles in for about the last 3 minutes, I would then chop it up to the pieces I liked, I also added a little more chicken broth, added minced garlic to the onions also. It was very good.
This was so good! Used leftover rotisserie chicken. Great way to use leftover chicken. Will definitely make again. Thank you for this keeper!
That is so good to hear, I am glad you liked it!
Hi Carlee, Looking forward to trying this. I like 'quick and easy' recipes, especially on Mondays (what is it about Mondays? LOL) Glad I found your blog today. Also watched you and your son making ice cream in a bag. His enthusiasm made me chuckle! 🙂 Have a great weekend, Lisa
Mondays are tough for sure! I am glad you liked the ice cream video. We have a blast cooking and making videos together =)
I’ve been looking for a recipe for my picky kiddos so this worked so well with a few changes. I used the pasta shells from a velveeta box bc they like to eat those but I ditched the cheese sauce that comes in the box. I substituted a half tablespoon of onion powder instead of the chopped onions and sprinkled some cooked chopped bacon on top just after I pulled the casserole out of the oven. I also made sure to sit the frozen broccoli in a strainer to drain as much excess water out. It came out good and my kids ate it!
YAY! it is always nice to find something the picky kids will eat. Your substitutions sound great.
This is delish. Only change I made was I used left-over rotisserie chicken and halved the recipe. It’s only me now and it made enough to share with my grand daughter. NOW SHES MAKING FOR HER FAMILY. I will be making this again and again it’s so good.
I am so glad you liked it! Rotisserie chicken is a great way to make this!
Yay! A casserole that all but one daughter liked (but she doesn't like much so it really doesn't counnt)! I didn't have provolone and it was a little dry so I just added more broth. Leftovers in lunch tomorrow.
YAY! I am so glad everyone but one liked it. I have subbed some mozzarella in for the provolone a few times when I didn't have it. Maybe it will grow on her in time 😉
I love this kind of comfort food!! It's everything you need in one dish. Not to mention, Grumpy would be all over it!
It is like a warm hug from grandma on a plate! <3
My family does the same thing where they act like they've never had a dish that they have raved about before.
It is funny that they don't remember, but reaffirming that they like it so much the second time! Sillies!
this looks like the perfect comfort food! I'm going to give this a try!
I hope you love it! Thank you!
That is just pure comfort food! Plus, it's Grandma's recipe so you know it's delicious!
Grandmas know their stuff!
I've been looking for a recipe like this!!!!! Yay!!!
Hooray! I'm glad you found it!
This looks amazing Carlee! Wow. This screams comfort in so many ways!
Thank you! <3
Grandmas' recipes are the best! I am grateful for the ones my Grandma shared with me! Can't wait to try this.
They really are! With all that experience and love cooked in, it's hard not to love grandma's food. This is one we have really enjoyed. It's simple and comforting!
This looks like the perfect weeknight meal for the family. PINNED!
It really is a family pleaser and so easy! Thanks!
Saving this for later! Grandma's are amazing!!
Aren't they the best? Thank you!
This sounds so good! I make a similar recipe using rice but I love the idea of mixing it up with some noodles. Pinned.
I'll have to try it with rice now!
Would you be willing to share your recipe that uses rice?
Hi Carlee, Grandma knew how to feed the family and keep it quick! I like one dish recipes, the less fuss the better. I usually make a pie with chicken or turkey leftovers, that always goes down well with the family.
xx
Mmmm! Now I wish I would have made a pie too! My husband started eyeing me anxiously when I was using too many leftovers in recipes. He loves the leftovers for sandwiches and he was worried he wouldn't get his fill!
I pinned it for later. I always looking for ways to add veggies to quick meals and this does the trick. Thanks.
This definitely hits on both counts! I hope you enjoy it!
This does look like a great way to use up those turkey leftovers, as well as a fabulous recipe. We like casseroles, and we like grandma's recipes too! Thanks for sharing.
Grandma's recipes are the best, aren't they? This is definitely one that I find myself reaching for every time I have turkey leftovers my husband hasn't already claimed for sandwiches!
I think a chicken casserole is so comforting on a bust weeknight. This looks easy, hearty, filling and tasty! Great recipe Grandma! Have a great start to your week Carlee! xo
Those grandmas seem to know what they are doing! Thank you so much, Andrea!
This is such a great recipe to use those leftovers! I don't mind making it from scratch as well!! Cheezy goodness! What I love the most about it is that I can do the meal prep and keep it in the fridge and bake with the cheese whenever needed!
It is handy to have a recipe you can assemble ahead, isn't it? Thanks Deepika!