5 from 1 vote

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli is the comfort food dream! This casserole is a whole meal with just 6 simple ingredients. Perfect for leftover chicken.

Cheesy chicken and broccoli in a bowl.


Over the past few months I’ve started planning our meals instead of just winging it. For years that is what I did…I winged it. Rarely did I ever plan ahead and most dinner decisions would be a spur of the moment kind of thing. Too often, I’d just say I don’t feel like cooking and let’s just order a pizza.

I decided a few months ago when we moved to Ontario that I would get organized and that included meal planning. Now I keep a list on my fridge of the meals for that week. This way everyone knows what we are eating for supper.

Plus, I always have the ingredients on hand since I plan the meals before I go get groceries. I’ve been saving money and my family is eating better. We’ve only ordered pizza once since we’ve moved here!

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    Meal planning does come with its challenge. Time is a huge challenge for me two nights per week when Bridget has swimming and piano lessons. I need to plan for quick and easy meals that don’t require a ton of babysitting or prep work. In the past, I would have probably ordered a pizza and just said forget dinner because I have no time to make it. Now, with a little planning, I’m making dinner and still able to take Bridget to activities with some time to spare!

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    Ingredients

    The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.

    • Broccoli
    • Chicken breasts
    • Milk
    • Mayonnaise
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Nutmeg
    • Salt and pepper
    Ingredients to make cheesy chicken and broccoli.

    How to Make Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli

    • Step One: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
    • Step Two: Add mayonnaise, milk, cheese, pepper and nutmeg to a pot over medium heat stirring constantly until cheese has melted. Add in broccoli and chicken and stir to coat and cook till heated through.
    Steps to make cheesy chicken and broccoli.

    One simple go-to meal for these busy nights is my recipe for Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli. It uses leftover chicken so all you really have to do is cook the broccoli and add in the ingredients for the cheesy sauce. Dinner can be served in 15 minutes!

    Cheesy chicken and broccoli in a bowl with a wooden serving spoon.

    If you don’t have fresh broccoli on hand, use frozen. That will save even more time since it’s already chopped and ready to cook. I use whatever cheese I have on hand. In this recipe, I use marble cheese, but I’ve tried it with other cheeses in the past. Muenster cheese is good! We had that last week.

    Cheesy chicken and broccoli on a wooden serving spoon.

    Disclosure: I am participating in the Chicken Farmers of Canada campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own.

    As a brand ambassador for the Chicken Farmers of Canada, I’ve had the opportunity to share a variety of chicken recipes over the past year. Their website is full of awesome chicken recipes, health information, cooking how-to’s and more. For those nights you are pressed for time, check out their Quick ‘n’ Easy recipes. Warning: you will be hungry after looking at all these mouthwatering recipes!

    You might also like Chicken a la King, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Broccoli Salad and Chicken & Broccoli Salad.

    Cheesy chicken and broccoli on a plate with a fork.

    What is your go-to meal for busy evenings?

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    5 from 1 vote

    Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 6
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    The comfort food dream! This casserole is a whole meal with just 6 simple ingredients. Perfect for leftover chicken.

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 heads broccoli cut into florets
    • 3-4 chicken breasts cooked and chopped
    • cup milk
    • cup mayonnaise
    • 2 cups cheese shredded
    • pinch nutmeg
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
    • Add mayonnaise, milk, cheese, pepper and nutmeg to a pot over medium heat stirring constantly until cheese has melted. Add in broccoli and chicken and stir to coat and cook till heated through.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 443mg

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Main Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli

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    86 Comments

    1. What a simple and tasty way to stretch chicken into a second meal!

    2. so simple and quick! Family will love this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

    3. kathy downey says:

      quick and fast nice for those rushed dinners

    4. DARLENE W says:

      Looks so good, thanks for the recipe

    5. Cheese, broccoli, and chicken are three of my favourite foods. This sounds delicious. Does it matter what cheese you use?

      1. Use whatever cheese you have on hand. I’ve made it with cheddar, marble and even Muenster cheese before.

    6. mrsshukra says:

      Love this recipe, the hubby will, too!

    7. Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says:

      Three of my favorite foods: chicken, Broccoli and CHEESE! What I love about your recipe is that I think it could be made with all kinds of different cheeses making it very versatile. Even before trying it (I will this weekend, after I pick up some chicken and broccoli!) I am an experienced (and good enough!) cook to know it will be yummy…So sure I already pinned it to one of my cooking boards:
      http://www.pinterest.com/pin/534239574521071226/

      Thanks!

    8. This looks delicious and it’s healthy as well, I can’t wait to give it a try. Thank you for sharing this recipe. My go-to meal for busy days is Tyson Chicken Nuggets.

    9. Mary Dailey says:

      I would love to try to make this. I need to eat a lot of broccoli!

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