Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Comfort food in a one-dish family favorite.
Quick Facts
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter OR margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup Argo® Corn Starch
3 cups milk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked 6 minutes and drained
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons butter OR margarine, melted
3/4 cup buttery cracker crumbs
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir corn starch, milk and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl until smooth; pour into saucepan. Add bouillon cube. Bring to boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute.
Combine sauce, chicken, broccoli, macaroni and 1-1/2 cups cheese in a large bowl. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2 to 3-quart casserole.
For TOPPING: Combine melted butter with cracker crumbs and cheese. Sprinkle over casserole.
Bake 25 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.