Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar Casserole marries tender chicken with crisp-tender broccoli and sweet carrots in a creamy, herbed sauce. A melted cheddar layer and buttery crumb topping add rich flavor and a satisfying crunch in every bite. It’s a cozy weeknight bake that works well for family dinners or casual potlucks.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
- 2
Pour the condensed soups into a bowl and stir until combined. Add the chicken breast meat, broccoli, and carrots to the baking dish, mix well, then pour the soup mixture over them. Sprinkle with basil, thyme, oregano, and paprika, and evenly spread the Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs over the top.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese and crumbs are lightly browned.
- Calories 331.26 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 29.22 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 28.59 g 10%
- Total Fat 12.78 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.25 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.5 mg High 22%
- Sodium 914.71 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 6.01 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 5.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 232.71 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 2.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 800.43 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 111.75 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 182.26 mg Good Source 203%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar Casserole is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Carrot, Bread Crumbs, Broccoli, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 331.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Carrot, Bread Crumbs, Broccoli, Chicken Breast, Cream of Chicken Soup. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar Casserole?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 331.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar Casserole healthy?
- Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 331.26 calories and 29.22 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 914.71 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.25 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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