Description
A cozy yet healthy twist on the classic chicken casserole, featuring whole wheat pasta, tender broccoli, and a rich cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat rotini pasta
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces baby bella cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cube boneless skinless chicken and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Steam broccoli florets until tender crisp; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to form a paste.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth, then simmer until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in Greek yogurt, mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Gradually mix in cheddar and Gruyère cheeses until melted.
- Fold in chicken and broccoli until coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Mix panko, Parmesan, and reserved cheeses; sprinkle on top.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and substitute panko with crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: broccoli casserole, chicken casserole, healthy dinner, comfort food