Freezer Chicken Broccoli Casserole Food

FREEZER BAG CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, sesame oil, ginger, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds black pepper in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the broccoli and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the broccoli is crisp-tender and still bright green, about 4 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and let cool completely.
• Transfer the broccoli with the marinade to a large resealable plastic bag and add the chicken. Squeeze out most of the air and seal, then toss gently to coat the chicken with the marinade. Freeze until ready to use. Thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before cooking.
• Pour the chicken, broccoli and marinade into a large skillet and heat over high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the chicken and broccoli among 4 plates. Serve with rice and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

CONTEST-WINNING BROCCOLI CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions, using only 1-1/2 cups water., In large bowl, combine chicken, broccoli and soup; transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with stuffing; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes longer. Freeze option: Transfer individual portions of cooled casserole to freezer containers; freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a microwave-safe dish and microwave, covered, on high until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE FOR FREEZER

Steps:

• Line two Corningware casseroles, 2½ and 3 qt, with foil, spray with cooking spray.
• Briefly cook broccoli in boiling water until bright green and tender (2-3 min).
• Spread broccoli into each baking dish.
• Layer cubed, cook chicken on top of broccoli.
• Combine cans of cream of chicken soup, mayo, and lemon juice.
• Spread on top of chicken.
• Bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees (F).
• Flash freeze for 2-3 hours.
• Remove casseroles, place in freezer bags, label, pack with cheddar cheese.
• Return to freezer.
• To reheat: thaw, reheat, sprinkle with cheese; return to oven and cook for 10 additional minutes.

LOWER-FAT CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir frozen broccoli, condensed soup, Cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise in a large bowl until well combined.
• Add cooked chicken to the broccoli mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.