This Turkey Broccoli Casserole recipe is a family favourite that I know you’re going to love too! It’s comfort food at it’s finest and you can also make it with chicken. Serve it with rice and/or side salad for a well-rounded meal.
About This Turkey Broccoli Casserole Recipe
This has been one of my favourite dishes since I was a kid. My mom got the recipe from her mom, my Grammie, both of whom served it to me for years.
I’ve shared the dish on my Instagram stories a few times in the past and often get questions about the recipe. Finally, I begged my mom to share it with me so I could pass it on to you.
From my family, to yours! Enjoy!
Ingredients For Turkey Broccoli Casserole
To make this recipe, you’ll need:
- Cooked turkey or chicken breast, cubed
- Broccoli florets
- Butter
- Cream of chicken soup
- Lemon juice
- Curry powder
- Bread crumbs
- Grated cheddar cheese
- Rice for serving (optional)
How to Make Turkey Broccoli Casserole
Step 1: Cook turkey & broccoli
If not already cooked, bake your turkey or chicken breasts in the oven, then cut into cubes.
Steam broccoli by placing broccoli florets in a microwave-safe bowl and adding 3 tablespoons of water. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still firm.
Then lay the chicken then broccoli in the bottom of a casserole dish.
Step 2: Make the sauce
In a medium bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, butter, lemon juice, curry powder, and salt. Spread over top of chicken and broccoli in the casserole dish.
Step 3: Add breadcrumb + cheese topping
Mix 1 teaspoon melted butter with the bread crumbs and spinkle on top. Add grated cheese on top of bread crumbs.
Step: 4 Bake!
Bake at 350F for 35-45 minutes. Serve with rice and/or a side salad to round out the meal. Enjoy!
Notes About This Recipe:
- This recipe works great with either turkey breast or chicken breast. Use whichever you prefer!
- Turkey broccoli casserole is a fantastic way to use up any leftover turkey that you have from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner in your freezer. Thank me later!
- If you use no salt added cream of chicken soup, I recommend adding about 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the recipe or to taste. If you can’t find no salt added soup, you can probably leave out the additional salt!
- I recommend serving this dish with a side of rice and/or a side salad for a satisfying, well rounded meal.
More Comfort Food Recipes You’ll Love:
- Easy Lentil “Bolognese”
- Italian Lentil Meatballs
- Ultimate Vegetarian Chili
- Creamy Breakfast Oatmeal
- Vegan Baked Oatmeal
- Kale & Sun-dried Tomato Pasta
Turkey Broccoli Casserole (can use chicken!)
This Turkey Broccoli Casserole recipe is a family favourite that I know you're going to love too! It's comfort food at it's finest and you can also make it with chicken.
Serve it with rice and/or side salad for a well-rounded meal.
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups cooked, cubed turkey breast can sub chicken
- 2 medium heads of broccoli cut into florets
- 2 cans no salt added cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
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Place broccoli florets in a microwave-safe bowl and add 3 tablespoons of water. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still firm. Then lay the chicken then broccoli in the bottom of a casserole dish.
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In a medium bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, butter, lemon juice, curry powder, and salt. Spread over top of chicken and broccoli in the casserole dish.
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Mix 1 teaspoon melted butter with the bread crumbs and spinkle on top. Add grated cheese on top of bread crumbs.
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Bake at 350F for 35-45 minutes. Serve with rice and/or a side salad to round out the meal. Enjoy!
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I’m wondering how this casserole freezes and if you have experience. Would you recommend making, baking and then freezing or just preparing the dish and freezing it uncooked