Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Health score
19%
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
54 min.
6
686kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delicious and creamy chicken and broccoli casserole that's sure to impress? Look no further! This mouth-watering dish is perfect as a side, lunch, main course, or main dish, and serves 6 hungry diners. With a total time of 54 minutes, it's easy to whip up and ready to enjoy in no time. Each serving comes with a satisfying 686 calories, providing the perfect balance of protein, fat, and carbs.

To create this scrumptious meal, you'll need a variety of equipment, including a frying pan, saucepan, oven, pot, and baking pan. The star ingredients include 2 cups of finely chopped broccoli florets, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup of chicken broth, and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, among others. The recipe also offers the option to add a hint of spice with chipotle pepper powder and a creamy touch with sour cream, depending on your taste preferences.

Prepare to indulge in a rich and comforting casserole that combines tender rotini pasta, savory ground chicken, and vibrant broccoli in a luscious cheese sauce. The finishing touch under the broiler creates a golden, bubbly layer of melted Cheddar cheese that's impossible to resist. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or simply looking to impress your family and friends, this Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

  • cups broccoli florets finely chopped
  • tablespoons butter 
  • cup chicken broth 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • pound ground chicken 
  • cup milk 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup onion diced finely
  • 16 ounce rotini pasta uncooked
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • cups cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente, 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. Drain, cover, and set aside until needed.
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  5. Add 1 cup broccoli; toss and cook just until tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle broccoli with flour, and cook 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
  7. Pour in the milk, and stir to blend. Season with salt, pepper, and chipotle pepper powder, if desired. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer mixture until sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. Mix in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  9. Remove from heat.
  10. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in another large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, ground chicken, and remaining 1 cup of broccoli. Cook and stir until chicken is evenly browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and cook until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes.
  11. Preheat oven broiler to High. Lightly grease 9x13 inch baking dish.
  12. Toss the pasta with the broccoli sauce until evenly blended. Stir in the sour cream, if desired. Stir the broccoli sauce mixture into the chicken mixture. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
  13. Cook under preheated broiler until cheese melts and browns around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories686kcal
Protein20.19%
Fat42.48%
Carbs37.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.5
Glycemic Load
25.57
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
25.626521691032%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.25mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
2.42mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:686.43kcal
34.32%
Fat:32.38g
49.82%
Saturated Fat:13.35g
83.43%
Carbohydrates:64.02g
21.34%
Net Carbohydrates:60.63g
22.05%
Sugar:5.08g
5.64%
Cholesterol:118.38mg
39.46%
Sodium:691.26mg
30.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.63g
69.26%
Selenium:68.76µg
98.24%
Phosphorus:518.37mg
51.84%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.93%
Calcium:355.78mg
35.58%
Vitamin K:37.22µg
35.45%
Vitamin C:27.55mg
33.39%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.83%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.38%
Vitamin B3:6mg
29.99%
Zinc:3.91mg
26.08%
Potassium:769.76mg
21.99%
Magnesium:79.07mg
19.77%
Vitamin B12:1.06µg
17.63%
Vitamin B5:1.66mg
16.6%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.79%
Copper:0.31mg
15.38%
Vitamin A:749.81IU
15%
Fiber:3.39g
13.55%
Vitamin E:1.96mg
13.08%
Folate:47.37µg
11.84%
Iron:2.08mg
11.58%
Vitamin D:0.67µg
4.49%
Source:Allrecipes