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Chicken Broccoli Potato Casserole (Made from Scratch!)

Chicken Broccoli Potato Casserole (Made from Scratch!)

This Chicken Broccoli Potato Casserole is a comforting meal that transforms leftover chicken into a delicious and hearty dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 479 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • casserole dish
  • slotted spoon
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cooked chicken breast chopped or shredded
  • 4 cups white potatoes peeled and chopped into cubes
  • 2 large heads broccoli chopped, florets only
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ cup white onion minced
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth /stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese white or orange - divided
  • 1 teaspoon smooth Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs plain, unseasoned

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil, and get a large casserole dish out and ready to use.
  • Once the water is boiling, add the peeled and chopped potatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until they easily pierce with a fork.
  • Once cooked, remove them from the boiling water using a slotted spoon and place them in your large casserole dish along with the cooked chicken breast. Don't drain the boiling water!
  • Add the chopped broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Now, you can drain the water and then transfer the cooked florets to your casserole dish.
  • Return the saucepan to the stove and add the butter. Melt over medium-low heat.
  • Once melted, add the minced onion and cook until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the flour and stir the butter, onion, and flour into a paste. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and milk. Increase the heat to medium and whisk continuously until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Once thickened, stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken, broccoli, and potatoes and stir until well combined.
  • Cover your casserole dish tightly with foil, transfer it into your preheated oven, and bake for 20 minutes.
  • While it's baking, combine the olive oil and panko breadcrumbs in a small bowl.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the casserole from the oven, uncover it, and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheddar and panko breadcrumbs.
  • Return the casserole to the oven and bake uncovered for 10 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 479kcal
Keyword Casserole, chicken broccoli potato casserole, comfort food, Homemade, leftover chicken, made from scratch
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