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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole combines creamy Alfredo sauce with tender chicken and fresh broccoli. It's the perfect easy weeknight dinner that will satisfy your cravings and bring joy to your table tonight!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small onion diced small
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 T minced garlic
  • 1 15 oz. Rao's Alfredo Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp ground thyme
  • 1 tsp Spike Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (or more, to taste)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 6 cups cooked, diced chicken breast
  • 6 cups broccoli florets (or a little more)
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Grater
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375F/190C.
  2. Spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.
  3. Dice up a small onion, heat olive oil in a large frying pan (big enough to hold all the ingredients), and cook the onion over medium-high heat until it's starting to slightly brown.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes more.
  5. When onion and garlic are cooked, add Alfredo sauce, poultry seasoning, ground thyme, Spike Seasoning, black pepper, and sour cream to the frying pan. Stir to combine and let the mixture start to simmer over low heat.
  6. Cut up rotisserie chicken (or chicken breasts you cooked yourself) and add to sauce mixture. Simmer about 5 minutes.
  7. Cut up broccoli into bite-sized pieces, put in bowl (or large 8 quart glass measuring cup) and microwave the broccoli 1-2 minutes, depending on how cooked you like it.
  8. Gently stir the cooked broccoli into the chicken and sauce mixture.
  9. Add 1 cup of grated Swiss cheese, and gently mix the cheese in.
  10. Then transfer the chicken-broccoli-sauce mixture to the casserole dish
  11. Top with the rest of the Swiss cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
  12. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbling hot and starting to brown on top.
  13. Serve hot.
  14. This will keep in the fridge for several days. It's also not bad when it's been frozen, thawed, and reheated, although the broccoli will get a little softer after it's been frozen.

Notes

  • Storage: To store leftovers, let the casserole cool completely before covering with plastic wrap or transferring to an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for up to four days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze the assembled but unbaked casserole. Just cover it tightly with foil. When ready to bake, thaw in the fridge overnight before cooking.
  • Pairing: Serve it with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. The freshness of a salad cuts through the richness of the casserole.
  • Vegetable Variations: Add in other vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms to mix in more flavors and nutrients.
  • Different Cheeses: Try using different cheese blends like cheddar or Monterey Jack for a unique twist on the flavor.
  • Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeƱos for a bit of heat if you enjoy a spicy kick.