How to Make Chicken Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
This chicken broccoli and cheese casserole is ultra-easy to make because it gets a kickstart from both refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits and Progresso™ Rich & Hearty Broccoli Cheese with Bacon soup. You don’t have to be a master chef to make this hearty dish. It comes together in less than 10 minutes, with easy to find ingredients you may already have on hand. Take a look at our quick overview of how to make chicken broccoli and cheese casserole, then read on for the full ingredients list and step-by-step instructions.
Prepare the Casserole Mixture
In a large bowl, mix together the broccoli cheese soup with the frozen broccoli florets, chicken, and more cheese. One quick step and dinner prep is almost done!
Cut the Biscuits
Take the biscuits out of the can and separate into individual biscuits. Cut each one into 8 pieces using a pizza cutter, chef’s knife or kitchen shears. Add the pieces to the soup mixture and gently stir.
Bake it Off!
Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake until golden brown and bubbly.
How to Store and Reheat Chicken Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
To get the best texture from your chicken broccoli and cheese casserole, it’s best to assemble, bake, and serve it on the same day. But if you end up with leftovers, there’s an easy way to keep them fresh for a next-day meal. Here’s how to store and reheat chicken broccoli and cheese casserole.
Chicken broccoli and cheese casserole will last in the fridge for up to 4 days. Just transfer any leftover casserole to a sealable container before storing in the refrigerator. For the easiest and fastest way to reheat your leftover chicken broccoli and cheese casserole, we recommend reheating individual servings using the microwave. Place a serving on a microwavable plate and cover. Microwave on Medium-High (70%) for 2 to 3 minutes or until the casserole reaches at least 165°F when an instant-read food thermometer is inserted in the center of the serving. If microwaving more than one serving, keep in mind that you’ll need to increase the microwave time to get the pieces hot and ready to eat.
More Biscuits and Soup Recipes
Biscuits and soup are such a natural combination that it’s no surprise that we have many other recipes that highlight this dynamic duo.
Quick Chicken and Dumplings: Takes a dish that normally involves several steps and using refrigerated Pillsbury™ Biscuits and Progresso™ Rich & Hearty Soups has made it a snap to pull together.
Easy Grands™ Chicken Pot Pie: Typically a complicated dish when made from scratch, but this one makes it easy.
Chicken Pot Pie For Two: If there’s just two of you at your house, we’ve got you covered.
Beef and Black Bean Biscuit Casserole: Where’s the beef? It’s right here in this zesty Mexican-inspired biscuit bake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frozen Vs. Fresh Broccoli in a Casserole
While both frozen or fresh broccoli will work in our chicken broccoli and cheese casserole, we tested it with frozen and here’s why. Not only is frozen chopped broccoli quick and easy to work with, it’s also easy to keep on hand. Have it at the ready, in your freezer, which will make this one dish meal easy to prepare, spur of the moment. Because it’s pre-cooked, you don’t have to bake the casserole too long in the oven. Lastly, we like the way frozen broccoli tends to blend into the casserole better than fresh, which would remain in big pieces that are less tender.
Can Turkey Be Substituted for Chicken?
Yes! Cooked, shredded turkey can easily be substituted for cooked, shredded chicken in almost any recipe. Nutritionally, turkey and chicken are very close in both protein and fat, although turkey tends to have slightly fewer calories than chicken. Flavor wise, the turkey tends to have a richer flavor than chicken, especially when we’re talking about dark meat. Both chicken and turkey would work well in this recipe, which makes it the perfect choice when looking for an easy, post-holiday meal that will use up leftover roast turkey.
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