Easy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
• 1.5 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound cooked chicken breasts, shredded
• 3 cups chopped cooked broccoli
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cups crushed cornflakes
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Melt 1 stick of butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, then saute until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the flour quickly until the mixture forms a Play-Doh®-like consistency. Quickly incorporate the broth, milk, and chicken bouillon, then whisk until smooth. Take it off the heat and transfer to a large bowl. Mix in the sour cream and both cheeses until well combined.
4. Spread the shredded chicken evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Arrange the cooked broccoli over the chicken, and then season with salt and pepper to your liking. Pour the cheese mixture evenly over the top.
5. Bake the casserole, uncovered, in the preheated oven until it is heated through, about 25 minutes.
6. In the meantime, put the crushed cornflakes into a zip-top bag. Pour in the melted butter, seal the bag, and massage with your hands until all the cornflakes are coated in butter.
7. Take the casserole out of the oven and spread the cornflake mixture evenly over the top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition

• Calories: 364 kcal
• Fat Content: 22 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 578 mg
• Protein Content: 21 g
• Cholesterol Content: 85 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 23 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g