Description
Nixon Chicken is a comforting casserole dish that combines tender shredded chicken, creamy mushroom sauce, and cheesy goodness, all baked to perfection with broccoli. It’s a hearty and delicious meal that’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
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Casserole:
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup (1 can)
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie)
- 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, onion, mayonnaise, eggs, 1 cup of cheese, and shredded chicken.
- Layer casserole: Spread broccoli in a casserole dish, pour the soup mixture over it, and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- Pictured garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
- Store leftovers in meal-size portions in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze before or after cooking, store well for up to a month. Thaw overnight before baking or warming up.
- Reheat in microwave in 30-second increments or in the oven covered with foil.
- Recipe can be doubled for more servings or halved for smaller portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
