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Potato-Topped Cheesy Broccoli-Chicken Casserole

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jun 18, 2014
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Classic favorites combine to create an easy-to-make casserole that resembles a Shepherd's Pie. Your family will love this broccoli, cheese and chicken combo topped with mashed potatoes!

Potato-Topped Cheesy Broccoli-Chicken Casserole

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 5
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 2 bags (12 oz each) or 1 bag (24 oz) frozen broccoli & cheese sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 box Chicken Helper™ crispy ranch chicken
  • 2 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (2 oz)
  • 2 cups (3/4-inch cubes) deli rotisserie chicken
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart oval baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook frozen broccoli as directed on bag for microwave directions.
  • Step 
    2
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to rapid boiling; remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the milk and the potatoes (from Chicken Helper box) until well blended. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed; whip vigorously with fork. Add half of the seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box) and remaining 3/4 cup milk. Mix well, using electric mixer, if necessary.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, mix cooked broccoli mixture with cheeses, stirring to melt cheese. Add chicken and rest of seasoned crumbs; mix until combined. Pour into baking dish; top with mashed potato mixture, spreading evenly over top of casserole. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until casserole is bubbling and potatoes have started to brown. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

420 Calories
20g Total Fat
25g Protein
35g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
420
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
30%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
90mg
29%
Sodium
1480mg
62%
Potassium
490mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
4g
18%
Sugars
4g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 1/2 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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