This is a family favorite that was my son's go-to birthday meal. It's rich and a great way to get kids to eat broccoli. The recipe came from our Nana and it's been a staple in our household ever since. For a lighter flavor, replace the mayonnaise with non-fat yogurt or sour cream.
1 hour · Serves 8
Curried chicken & broccoli casserole
1 hour · Serves 8
Base recipe: 8 servings.
Ingredient quantities adjust below. Cooking times and pan sizes do not change automatically. Quantities mentioned in the directions refer to the original recipe. For baking, keep the original pan size and make extra batches. For part of an egg, beat it first and measure the portion needed.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 bunch broccoli, chopped
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Salt and black pepper
- 3 lb cooked rotisserie chicken, meat removed and chopped
- 1 cup grated cheddar
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
- ¼ cup slivered almonds, optional
How to make it
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 × 13-inch dish.
- Microwave broccoli, covered, with 2 tablespoons water for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk soup, mayonnaise, lemon, curry, salt, and pepper. Layer broccoli, chicken, then sauce in the dish. Add cheddar, cornflakes, and optional almonds.
- Bake uncovered about 30 minutes, until bubbling and golden; check the center reaches 165°F.
Make it your own
The almonds are optional.
A family recipe from Nana shared by Sean, our founder.
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Before a Sitter night
Make this family favorite ahead, as Sean recommends. Leave serving instructions and point out that the almond topping is optional.
Recipe questions
Can I make this casserole ahead?
Yes. Sean recommends making it ahead and says it tastes even better that way. Keep it refrigerated until you are ready to finish preparing and bake it; follow the recipe’s doneness check rather than the clock alone.
Can I replace the mayonnaise?
Sean suggests non-fat yogurt or sour cream for a lighter flavor.
What dish should I use?
Use a greased 9 × 13-inch baking dish, as listed in the recipe.
Storing and reheating cooked leftovers
Refrigerate cooked leftovers promptly in shallow containers. Use refrigerated leftovers within 3 to 4 days, and reheat to 165°F throughout. These are general food-handling guidelines, not a tested freezer-quality recommendation for this recipe. USDA guidance on leftovers.