Creamy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
For an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love, this creamy chicken broccoli casserole is at the top of my list. A family favorite for sure. It’s creamy, dreamy delicious. Make one for your family and enjoy!
This easy-peasy casserole is one I make for family and friends since they request it often.
And, they adore this dish.
It’s also a great dish for company and potluck dinners.
Made with meat chicken and fresh broccoli in a creamy sauce that’s very similar to Alfredo Sauce.
However, this recipe is a bit lighter and when you bake as a casserole the top gets a little crispy and just perfect.
Serve with a green salad and some yummy garlic bread for a wonderful weeknight or anytime meal.
Also, there’s another easy and delicious recipe for some garlic bread made with crescent rolls.
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Yields: 6 nice size servings
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and cubed
- 1 – 2 cups broccoli, steamed and cubes
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 16 ounces heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup + ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, divided
- 2 egg yolks
Directions:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in heavy cream.
- Whisk in egg yolks and 1 cup cheese.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large pot, prepare pasta al dente as directed on the package.
- Drain and put back in pot.
- Pour ½ of sauce over pasta and toss to coat.
- Gently mix in chicken and broccoli.
- Pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish, top with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Serve up!
Enjoy the creamy deliciousness!
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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and cubed
- 1-2 cups broccoli, steamed and cubes
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 stick butter
- 16 ounces heavy cream/whipping cream
- 1 cup plus 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, divided
- 2 egg yolks
Instructions
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1.In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in heavy cream.
2.Whisk in egg yolks and 1 cup cheese.
3.Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
4.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5.In a large pot, prepare pasta al dente as directed on the package.
6.Drain and put back in pot.
7.Pour ½ of sauce over pasta and toss to coat.
8.Gently mix in chicken and broccoli.
9.Pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish, top with remaining Parmesan.
10.Bake for 30 minutes. Serve up and enjoy!
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