Healthy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Healthy Chicken Broccoli Casserole (Page 2 ) | March 19, 2025

Preparation: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to ensure your casserole doesn’t stick and cleans up easily.
Combine Chicken and Broccoli: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and diced chicken breasts with the cooked and drained broccoli cuts. Ensure they are evenly distributed to allow for uniform cooking and flavor.
Prepare the Sauce: In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup, non-fat evaporated milk, and a teaspoon of lemon juice. This mixture will form the creamy base of your casserole. Once well mixed, pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat all the ingredients with the creamy sauce.
Assemble the Casserole: Spread the chicken, broccoli, and sauce mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish. This ensures that every bite will have a perfect balance of flavors.
Add Cheese and Topping: Sprinkle the reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. In a small bowl, combine the Italian-flavored dry bread crumbs with the grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture over the cheddar cheese layer to create a deliciously crunchy topping.
Final Touch: Lightly spray the top of the casserole with cooking spray. This will help the bread crumb topping achieve a golden brown color and crispy texture.
Bake: Place the casserole in your preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the casserole is bubbly and the top is a beautiful golden brown.
Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and makes it easier to dish out portions.