Melt in your mouth Creamy Potato 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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Grease a baking dish with olive oil.

Cook the chicken breast in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.

Remove chicken from skillet and let it cool before shredding.

In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add broccoli to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until bright green.

In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, and half of the cheddar cheese.

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.

Layer sliced potatoes in the greased baking dish, then pour the chicken and vegetable mixture over the top.

Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese and bread crumbs over the casserole.

Dot with butter or drizzle with olive oil.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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