Description
This Healthier Broccoli Chicken Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Made with whole-wheat pasta, tender broccoli florets, a creamy mushroom sauce, and shredded chicken, this casserole is baked to perfection with a cheesy topping.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 ounces whole-wheat rotini pasta
Broccoli:
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets (about 1 pound)
Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta and Broccoli: Cook pasta until al dente. Add broccoli to the boiling water 1 minute before pasta is done. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Mushroom Sauce: Sauté onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Stir in flour, then add stock, milk, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Simmer and stir in 1 cup of cheese.
- Assemble and Bake: Combine pasta, broccoli, mushroom sauce, and chicken in a baking dish. Bake uncovered, then top with remaining cheese and bake until melted. Serve garnished with black pepper and herbs.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole with your favorite vegetables or protein.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
