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Chicken Broccoli Casserole Without Cream Soup

A comforting and healthy chicken broccoli casserole made without cream soup, using a homemade creamy sauce for a delicious and wholesome meal.

Ingredients

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3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Steam the broccoli florets until just tender, about 4-5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the whole milk, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and the prepared creamy sauce. Mix well.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle the plain breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.