Best Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole Recipes

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CHEESY BROCCOLI CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER RICE CASSEROLE



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You can also divide the casserole between two 8x8 pans and freeze one to bake later. Just make sure you cover casserole tightly before freezing.

Provided by Lisa's Dinnertime Dish

Categories     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups cauliflower rice, uncooked
5 tbsp butter, divided
1 small red onion, chopped
8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms
1 lb chicken breast, cut into chunks
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen broccoli florets, thawed slightly
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp flour
3 cups whole milk
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Pour cauliflower rice into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and sauté for a a few minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and continue sautéing until onions are translucent and mushrooms start to turn golden brown.
  • Add onion mixture to the mixing bowl.
  • In the same skillet, add chicken and sauté until browned and no longer pink.
  • Add to the mixing bowl.
  • Add broccoli, sour cream, cheddar cheese and parsley to the mixing bowl.
  • Stir until mixture is well combined.
  • Melt remaining 3 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium low heat.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Whisk in flour and cook for another minute.
  • Gradually whisk in milk.
  • Increase heat and bring mixture to a bubble.
  • Stir in salt, pepper and thyme.
  • Continue cooking, stirring frequently until sauce has thickened.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Pour sauce over cauliflower mixture, stirring until everything is well coated and combined.
  • Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish that's been coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until casserole is browned and bubbly.

CHEESY CHICKEN-BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



Cheesy Chicken-Broccoli-Cauliflower Casserole image

Delicious and filling! Cheesy mixture can also be made into a soup.

Provided by heatherbreeze

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 ounce) can low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cauliflower and broccoli mix
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups milk
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine 1/2 the mushroom soup and an equal amount of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Heat 1 frozen, unopened bag of cauliflower and broccoli mix in the microwave until hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Let stand about 2 minutes; open bag and transfer vegetables to a bowl. Repeat with remaining bag.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and salt; stir in remaining cream of mushroom soup. Add flour slowly, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps. Add Cheddar cheese. Cook and stir until cheese sauce is thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic powder.
  • Layer half the cooked vegetables into the bottom of a baking pan or casserole dish. Add half of the cooked chicken. Pour in half the cheese sauce. Add a light layer of bread crumbs. Add remaining vegetables, remaining chicken, and remaining cheese sauce. Top with a light layer of bread crumbs. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 641 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Broccoli and cauliflower baked in a cheese cream sauce.

Provided by MikeP

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound broccoli crowns, cut into small pieces
½ pound cauliflower, broken into small florets
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups half-and-half
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅔ cup grated Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
.063 teaspoon paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons grated Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower and cook uncovered until tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and transfer broccoli-cauliflower to a baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add flour and stir until browned and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk half-and-half and Dijon mustard into butter-flour mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cream sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir 2/3 cup Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and paprika into cream sauce; cook and stir until cheeses are melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over broccoli-cauliflower mixture and top with 3 tablespoons Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 277.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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Cheesy chicken-broccoli casserole. Eat as-is or serve over mashed potatoes or rice.

Provided by Eric Wood

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon unsalted butter, or as needed
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
3 cups finely chopped broccoli
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup sour cream
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch dish.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add chicken and continue to boil until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine broccoli, cream of chicken soup, Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Drain chicken and add to broccoli mixture. Mix well. Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Add remaining Parmesan cheese on top and continue to bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 832.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHEESY BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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After I found this broccoli cauliflower casserole in an old church cookbook, I adjusted it to make it lower in calories and fat. The creamy cheese sauce makes it a tasty way to get children to eat their vegetables. -Nancy Whitford, Edwards, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups 1% milk
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
2-1/4 cups frozen cauliflowerets, thawed
1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
1 cup soft bread crumbs
Butter-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted., Place vegetables in a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with ham. Pour sauce over ham. Place bread crumbs in a small bowl; spray with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle around the edge of casserole. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



Chicken Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole image

This creamy creation is a cheesy delight. It's low carb comfort food at its best.

Provided by Holly

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
4 pieces bacon
2 cups cauliflower
2 cups broccoli
1 cup sharp cheddar
2 cloves garlic (minced)
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup chicken broth
4 oz cream cheese
¼ teaspoon dried dill

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil & add cauliflower. Cook 3 minutes. Add broccoli to the pot and cook 2 minutes more. Drain well and set aside.
  • Chop bacon and cook in a pan until crisp. Remove bacon reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.
  • Add garlic to the bacon fat and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cream cheese and dill. Cook until melted and creamy.
  • Stir in cream and broth and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup cheese.
  • Toss sauce with vegetables and chicken. Place in a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Sodium 285 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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