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Post by flanz on Oct 22, 2015 4:48:21 GMT
Hi!~
I promised a friend I would make her a Broccoli Chicken Pasta Casserole for tomorrow's dinner and I'm hoping someone has a tried and true recipe. I don't want to use and canned "cream of" soups, prefer to make the sauce myself from scratch. Having trouble choosing a recipe online..,
Thanks!
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Post by SabrinaP on Oct 22, 2015 11:48:28 GMT
This might not be exactly what you are looking for, but I make this One Pot Orzo and Brocolli dish and I add chicken to it. My whole family loves it. Recipe |
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Post by anxiousmom on Oct 22, 2015 12:03:17 GMT
I just had a broccoli casserole at my mom's that she swears that she has been making my whole life but I think she lies.  I made a copy of the recipe because I think I could easily add chicken and it would still be wonderful- but there is a can of cream of mushroom soup. You can make the equivalent for any recipe though (I've done it, just not for this recipe,) so I probably wouldn't discount a recipe for that reason. It is basically a bechamel sauce with spices-and in a casserole you may need to add a bit more liquid because the bechamel can sometimes dry out the other ingredients. Although, with the casserole I had on Sunday I was REALLY surprised that there was cream of mushroom soup in there. I couldn't taste it and my mom is more likely to make her own sauce than open a can so when I raised my eyebrow at her she laughed at me and said the recipe was from the 70's so sue her. If you want the recipe let me know.  |
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Post by cakediva on Oct 22, 2015 12:15:04 GMT
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Post by flanz on Oct 22, 2015 12:19:49 GMT
I just had a broccoli casserole at my mom's that she swears that she has been making my whole life but I think she lies. I made a copy of the recipe because I think I could easily add chicken and it would still be wonderful- but there is a can of cream of mushroom soup. You can make the equivalent for any recipe though (I've done it, just not for this recipe,) so I probably wouldn't discount a recipe for that reason. It is basically a bechamel sauce with spices-and in a casserole you may need to add a bit more liquid because the bechamel can sometimes dry out the other ingredients. Although, with the casserole I had on Sunday I was REALLY surprised that there was cream of mushroom soup in there. I couldn't taste it and my mom is more likely to make her own sauce than open a can so when I raised my eyebrow at her she laughed at me and said the recipe was from the 70's so sue her. If you want the recipe let me know. Thanks so much, I would love the recipe!! |
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Post by flanz on Oct 22, 2015 12:20:29 GMT
This might not be exactly what you are looking for, but I make this One Pot Orzo and Brocolli dish and I add chicken to it. My whole family loves it. RecipeI'm definitely going to try this sometime. Thanks so much! (having trouble with that website and my computer) |
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Post by lily on Oct 22, 2015 12:28:00 GMT
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Post by msliz on Oct 22, 2015 12:36:14 GMT
I make a gluten free one for dd with sour cream and chicken stock. I admit I miss the taste of the canned stuff, but I like knowing exactly what's in my food.
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Post by anxiousmom on Oct 22, 2015 12:39:26 GMT
I'm happy to share! Like I mentioned, this is a strictly broccoli casserole, but could easily have chicken added. There is no pasta/rice involved, whatever starch is desired would be served on the side.
Broccoli Casserole courtesy of my Mom and the 1970's
1 bag of broccoli florets (the recipe originally calls for a box of frozen broccoli florets, but fresher is better)
*regardless of which you choose, cut the stems off and steam until just tender
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup sour cream (or mayo-which I refuse to use-I hate the stuff)
2 eggs slightly beaten (and this is why it is okay to substitute sour cream or probably even yogurt)
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
breadcrumbs/butter for topping
Mix all the liquid type ingredients (cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, eggs, lemon juice and worcestershire sauce.)
Layer steamed broccoli in the bottom of a 9x13 pan, cover with liquid ingredients, sprinkle cheddar cheese, cover with bread crumbs and dot with butter. Bake. I forgot to write that part down, but my guess would be 375 for at least 30-45 minutes.
If I was going to add chicken, I would add already cooked and shredded to the broccoli layer. Probably two cups?
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Post by flanz on Oct 22, 2015 17:08:01 GMT
This is very similar to what I was looking for! Thank you! ?? One of the reviewers asks about so much liquid for such a small amount of rice. I'm guessing it is still pretty liquidy once the rice is cooked, to be a sauce. Is that right? |
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Post by scorpeao on Oct 22, 2015 17:19:40 GMT
This might not be exactly what you are looking for, but I make this One Pot Orzo and Brocolli dish and I add chicken to it. My whole family loves it. RecipeI want this right now |
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I made a copy of the recipe because I think I could easily add chicken and it would still be wonderful- but there is a can of cream of mushroom soup. 
