Broccoli and Mushroom Chicken Casserole
This is a delicious and simple chicken casserole recipe, which is nutritious and healthy. Try out this yummy chicken casserole recipe.
Ingredients
4-6 pieces of chicken breast (boneless)
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1-cup fresh cream
11/2 cups of cream of mushroom soup
½ cup cheddar cheese
½ cup parmesan/ mozzarella cheese
1-cup breadcrumbs
1 tbsp crushed garlic/powdered garlic
1 onion finely chopped.
2 tsp butter
Salt and pepper as per your requirement
Method
In a skillet add a 2 tspn of butter and sauté the chicken breasts till they become tender. Layer the casserole with chicken pieces. Add the remaining butter and sauté onions, garlic and mushroom for a minute or till the onion changes color. Arrange the broccoli on the edges of the chicken casserole and in the center place the sautéed mushrooms and onion. Blend the cream and chicken soup and pour it over the chicken. Sprinkle salt and pepper to your taste. Add cheddar cheese over it followed by breadcrumbs. Parmesan or mozzarella cheese can be used instead of cheddar cheese.
Bake it in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes at 360 degree Celsius or till the cheese melts and turns golden brown.
Options: Instead of breadcrumbs you could use cracker crumbs. The cheddar cheese could be replaced with cottage cheese. Sautéing chicken and vegetables would reduce the baking time. The above mentioned chicken casserole could be served for 4 to 6 people.
Macaroni Chicken Casserole
One of the best ways to make use of leftover chicken and vegetables is by preparing a simple yet mouthwatering macaroni chicken casserole. You could serve this chicken casserole either cold or hot with crusty bread slices or biscuits. It could also make a whole meal.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken (boneless and diced)
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup sliced green onions
1 cup sliced mushroom
1 cup blanched spinach (squeeze excess water)
1-cup milk
1/3-cup all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
¾ cup breadcrumbs
2 cups cooked and drained macaroni
6 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper
Method
Heat 5 tbsp butter in a skillet and sauté onion and mushrooms stirring frequently till mushroom becomes soft and tender. Reduce the flame and cook it for a minute more. Add the all-purpose flour and stir until it blends well with the vegetables. Stir in chicken broth and cook till the gravy thickens. Slowly drop in the chicken and blanched spinach. Pour the milk and add the cheese and mix well. Sprinkle salt and pepper and stir well. Slowly add the cooked macaroni and mix well until it blends well with the remaining ingredient.
Butter a baking dish with 1 tbsp butter and spoon the above contents into it. Bake the casserole in a pre-heated oven for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degree Celsius.
Chicken casseroles are not only a healthy meal but also filling. You could refrigerate a chicken casserole for couple of days in an air-tight microwaveable container.