Potato-Topped Cheesy Broccoli-Chicken Casserole

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 2 bags (12 oz each) or 1 bag (24 oz) frozen broccoli & cheese sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 box Chicken Helper™ crispy ranch chicken
  • 2 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (2 oz)
  • 2 cups (3/4-inch cubes) deli rotisserie chicken
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart oval baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook frozen broccoli as directed on bag for microwave directions.
  • 2
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to rapid boiling; remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the milk and the potatoes (from Chicken Helper box) until well blended. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed; whip vigorously with fork. Add half of the seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box) and remaining 3/4 cup milk. Mix well, using electric mixer, if necessary.
  • 3
    In large bowl, mix cooked broccoli mixture with cheeses, stirring to melt cheese. Add chicken and rest of seasoned crumbs; mix until combined. Pour into baking dish; top with mashed potato mixture, spreading evenly over top of casserole. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • 4
    Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until casserole is bubbling and potatoes have started to brown. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

  • Serve with a fresh green salad and warm, crusty bread to complete this meal.
  • Leftover chicken works great in this recipe!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
420
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
30%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
90mg
29%
Sodium
1480mg
62%
Potassium
490mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
4g
18%
Sugars
4g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 1/2 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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