Chicken-Broccoli Elegant Recipe

Name: Chicken-Broccoli Elegant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 cups fresh broccoli florets or 4 -5 cups frozen broccoli, thawed and well drained; 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed; 1 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is best); 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional); ½ teaspoon curry powder (optional); ¼ cup chopped celery; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste); 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cups grated cheddar cheese or 2 cups any favorite cheese; 1 ½ cups crushed cracker crumbs (Ritz is best); 2 -3 tablespoons melted butter (or less if desired)

Servings: persons

4 -5 cups fresh broccoli florets or 4 -5 cups frozen broccoli, thawed and well drained
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is best)
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
½ teaspoon curry powder (optional)
¼ cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste)
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups grated cheddar cheese or 2 cups any favorite cheese
1 ½ cups crushed cracker crumbs (Ritz is best)
2 -3 tablespoons melted butter (or less if desired)

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3
Cook the broccoli florets until firm-tender (don't overcook, otherwise the broccoli will get mushy when baked in the oven).
4
In a frypan over medium heat, saute the onion, celery and garlic (if using) in the 2 Tbsp butter until soft; set aside.
5
In a bowl, mix the mayo, soup, lemon juice, cooked chicken, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and curry (if using).
6
Layer the bottom of the casserole dish with the broccoli florets.
7
Layer the chicken/mayo mixture over the broccoli in the pan.
8
Sprinkle with the grated cheese.
9
Top with the buttered cracker crumbs.
10
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

1438

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 cups fresh broccoli florets or 4 -5 cups frozen broccoli, thawed and well drained, 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed, 1 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is best), 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted, and more.

Yes, Chicken-Broccoli Elegant falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken-Broccoli Elegant

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