How to Make Chicken Broccoli Casserole

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: cream of mushroom soup

Cream of mushroom soup is often less expensive and provides a similar creamy texture.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack cheese is usually more affordable and melts well.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a cost-effective alternative to butter.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Whole milk is typically less expensive than specialty milk options.

Prepare the broccoli in the casserole dish.

Add cooked chicken breast, which can be canned or freshly cooked, into the dish.

Mash the cooked chicken and spread it evenly in the dish.

Beat 6 eggs and mix with 2 cups of jiffy mix and 2 cups of milk.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper to the mixture.

Pour the egg and milk mixture over the chicken and broccoli in the dish.

Sprinkle some cheese into the mixture, reserving most for the top.

Spread the remaining cheese on top of the casserole.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes, adjusting time if using frozen broccoli.

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