Chicken & Broccoli
Submitted by wemr
Easy chicken broccoli casserole with Rice-a-Roni, creamy chicken soup, and melted cheddar. A hint of curry powder gives this cozy weeknight bake a warm, unexpected twist.
YIELD
1 CasserolePREP
15 minCOOK
45 minREADY
1 hrsThis is the kind of casserole that gets passed around at potlucks with someone whispering, “What’s your secret?" The secret is curry powder. Just half a teaspoon transforms a standard chicken and broccoli bake into something you’ll actually crave.
Layers of chicken-flavored Rice-a-Roni, tender broccoli, and cubed chicken get blanketed in a creamy sauce made from cream of chicken soup and broth, then buried under a thick layer of melted cheddar.
It takes about 15 minutes to throw together with mostly pantry staples, making it a lifesaver on busy weeknights.
Pro Tips
- Use rotisserie chicken to skip the cooking step entirely and get this in the oven even faster.
- Don’t thaw the broccoli before layering. It’ll cook through perfectly during the 45-minute bake and stay bright green.
- Add a sprinkle of breadcrumbs over the cheese for a golden, crunchy topping.
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare Rice-a-Roni by package instructions, using 2½ cups water.
Layer in casserole dish as follows: Rice-a-Roni, broccoli and chicken.
Mix soup, broth and curry powder.
Pour over casserole and top with cheese.
Bake at 350’ for 45 minutes.
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