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    Home » Casseroles » Easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole

    Easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole

    Published: Aug 28, 2019 · Modified: Jul 26, 2021 by Linda Warren

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    Nothing beats a creamy, cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole! Just toss leftover or rotisserie chicken, broccoli, pasta, soup, yogurt and cheese in a casserole, top with Cheez-Its and bake. Easy to make, easy to cleanup and you get a deliciously nutritious dinner on the table for those busy weeknights when you just don't have the time to cook.

    Closeup of spoonful of Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole.

    Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

    Today has been a whirlwind in my kitchen. I've been cooking all day to make sure I had plenty of easy to grab breakfasts for the busy month ahead (you know, since we're moving) and, at the end of the day.

    All I wanted to do was get out of the kitchen for a break. But someone had to get dinner on the table (that's me) and I knew it was going to have to be something simple and quick.

    Closeup of chicken broccoli casserole before baking.

    Since I hadn't planned anything, I had to see what I had on hand. Looking through my refrigerator I found chicken breasts and broccoli, which compliment each other so well, along with cheddar cheese and a can of cream of chicken soup from the pantry.

    And since I love making baked chicken with yogurt, like my easy Cheesy Chicken Roll Ups, I added that to the mix as well as some pasta to make it a little more filling. (Of course, who doesn't love creamy cheesy pasta when you need a little comfort)

    Now all I had to do is whip it all together and pour it into a casserole dish.

    Spoonful of Chicken Broccoli Casserole.

    But wait! You've got to top it with some crumbled Cheez-its, which I used as a substitute for bread crumbs or panko. Because what's a casserole without a crunchy top?

    In fact, we liked this new topping so much that I know I'll be using it in place of bread crumbs a lot more often in the future.

    All in all, this spur of the moment cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole was a big hit. It turned out so creamy and delicious that it's now our go-to for busy weeknight dinners.

    How to Make Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole

    Ingredients laid out for Chicken Broccoli Casserole.

    Gather all the ingredients. Prepare the pasta and broccoli by cooking per package directions.

    Steps to make Chicken Pasta Bake.

    1. In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup and yogurt.
    2. Add cut-up rotisserie chicken, cooked broccoli, cooked pasta, and cheese.
    3. Mix well.
    4. Place in a square baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
    5. Crumble Cheez-Its or other cheesy crackers on top.
    6. Now it's ready to bake in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.

    Plated Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole with casserole in back and green napkin beside plate.

    Remove from oven and serve immediately. This casserole can be on the table in about 30 minutes. And the leftovers are just as good as the first time around. Great for packing in work lunches or for an after school snack for those growing kids. I'd call that one winner winner chicken dinner! Enjoy!

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    EASY CHICKEN BROCCOLI PASTA CASSEROLE

    Creamy and delicious chicken broccoli casserole is easy to make and simple to clean up. It's a nutritious all-in-one dish for those nights when you just don't have the time to cook.
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 490kcal
    Author: Linda Warren

    Ingredients

    • 1 rotisserie chicken, cut up or 2 leftover cooked chicken breasts
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 9-oz package frozen broccoli florets thawed
    • 1 can reduced fat cream of chicken soup Cream of celery or mushroom can also be used
    • 2 Tablespoons fat free plain yogurt low fat mayonnaise can be subbed for yogurt
    • 6 oz. cooked pasta
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
    • ¼ cup crumbled Cheez-Its or other cheesy cracker (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8”x 8” baking dish by spraying with a non-stick spray.
    • Cut up rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken into chunks.
    • Cook pasta according to package directions.
    • In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup and yogurt. Fold in thawed broccoli, chicken, noodles and cheese then pour into dish. Sprinkle top with crushed crackers for an added crunch.
    • Bake 20-25 minutes. If preparing ahead of time and refrigerating, bake for 30 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 912mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 589IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg

    This post has been updated and was first published on December 15, 2013.

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    Comments

    1. Cathy says

      December 01, 2022 at 8:19 am

      Thinking of doubling this. Should I use a 9 × 13 dish instead and increase baking time ?

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        December 01, 2022 at 8:25 am

        You should be able to fit it in a 9x13-inch pan and bake it for the same amount of time. The ingredients are mostly cooked so you should be fine. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Susan Dugger says

      November 23, 2021 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      i brought vanilla lowfat free yogurt, can i use mayo in place of the yogurt, making this tomorrow.

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        November 23, 2021 at 9:06 pm

        Hey Susan, Yes, you can use mayo in place of the yogurt it will just omit a little of the tang that you would normally have present. Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
        • Susan Dugger says

          November 24, 2021 at 2:54 pm

          5 stars
          used the vanilla, i enjoyed, and loved it, i will make this again.

        • Linda Warren says

          November 26, 2021 at 3:13 pm

          Yay! I'm so glad it turned out. And I'll keep that in mind myself as I always have vanilla and not plain yogurt in the house.

    3. wilhelmina says

      August 31, 2019 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a keeper! My family loved it!

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        September 03, 2019 at 3:58 pm

        Yay! Always love it when the family loves the same dish. Makes it so much easier on us.

        Reply
    4. Shiho says

      August 31, 2019 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      It was my life savor on last Friday as I have been so busy lately. This chicken casserole was just so simple and delicious to make!! Thank you 😀

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        September 03, 2019 at 3:57 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it! Same reason I make it 'cause life just gets a little crazy sometimes. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Cindy says

      August 28, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      It's crazy but I'm thinking about the holidays and think this would fit the bill for a feast - yum! tysm

      Reply
    5 from 6 votes (1 rating without comment)

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