Description
Nixon Chicken is a comforting casserole dish featuring tender shredded chicken, broccoli, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a family dinner or potluck gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 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 (such as rotisserie)
- 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Prepare Mixture: In a large bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, onion, mayonnaise, eggs, 1 cup of cheese, and chicken until combined.
- Layer Casserole: Spread broccoli in a 2-quart casserole dish. Pour soup mixture over broccoli and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- Pictured garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
- Storage: Store leftovers in meal-sized portions in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze before or after cooking for up to a month. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheating: Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between. Alternatively, reheat covered in the oven.
- Scaling: Easily double for a crowd or halve for smaller servings. Use appropriate baking dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
