Freezer Chicken Broccoli Casserole Food

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.

FREEZER CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Thaw broccoli flowerets and spread in a prepared 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Mix chicken, soup, mayonnaise, drained mushrooms, curry powder, pepper and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl.
• Spread the chicken mixture over the broccoli, and cover with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
• If freezing for future use, cover with foil and freeze.
• To bake after freezing, omit the last 1/4 cup of Parmesan until later.
• Remove from freezer and bake in a 350 degree oven, covered with foil, for 40 minutes, then take off foil and stir it so the whole casserole gets hot.
• Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top and bake 20 minutes longer.

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.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Boil chicken in large pot of water until done.
• Remove and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile,cook broccoli in chicken water 5 minutes or until crisp/tender.
• Remove with slotted spoon and spread in 9x13 pan.
• Cook rice in broccoli/chicken water 20 minutes or until done.
• Drain rice and place in large mixing bowl.
• Add soups,mayonnaise, onion, salt, and pepper.
• Shred chicken into rice mixture and mix well.
• Layer over broccoli in pan.
• Top with cheese and bread crumbs.
• Bake at 350°F until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through,about 30-40 minutes .

FREEZER CHICKEN BROCCOLI FETTUCCINI

Steps:

• Assembly Directions:.
• Cook Fettuccini aldente (slightly chewy), drain, and set aside. Wash, drain and chop fresh broccoli. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces or cut crosswise into 1/2 inch wide slices. Heat butter, garlic and ground black pepper in a large skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the chicken and broccoli to the skillet. Cook and stir until the meat is no longer pink in the center (8-10 minutes per recipe). Sprinkle the seasoning salt over the chicken and broccoli and toss to mix. Remove the skillet from heat and allow to cool. When cooled, sprinkle the grated cheeses over the chicken and broccoli and toss to mix well.
• Combine the sour cream, whipping cream, and half and half together in a separate bowl.
• Freezing Directions:.
• Place the chicken mixture in a freezer bag or container. Remove excess air and seal. Place the cream mixture in another freezer bag or container. Remove excess air and seal. Place the aldente pasta in a freezer bag or container. Remove excess air and seal. If the 3 components of this recipe are in freezer bags, place all 3 bags inside of one larger bag to keep them together.
• Serving Directions:.
• Thaw all three bags completely. Place pasta in the bottom of a spray coated casserole or baking pan. Spread chicken mixture over pasta and toss gently to mix. Pour sauce over all. Cover the pan tightly and heat until very hot. Do not bring to a boil or the sauce will curdle. This can be heated in the microwave on 50% power for 5 minutes, stir gently and repeat until hot, or heated in the oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until hot.
• Remove the dish from heat and allow to sit a few minutes so the pasta will absorb some of the sauce.

CREAMY CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the chicken, then slice or break it into bite size pieces.
• Cook broccoli in salted water.
• Place the broccoli in a 9 x 13 inch greased casserole dish.
• Heat the milk, cream cheese, garlic salt and Parmesan cheese over low heat, stirring till the mixture is smooth.
• Pour 1 cup of sauce over the broccoli. Add the chicken into the pan and pour rest of sauce over it. Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and Ritz cracker crumbs.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
• To freeze: Divide into four ziptop freezer bags and seal tightly. Freeze flat.
• To serve: Thaw overnight (or for 8 hours) in the refrigerator. Dump into a greased casserole dish (each bag will fill an 8×8-inch pan; two bags will fill a 9×13-inch pan). Sprinkle with additional shredded cheese, if desired.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

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.

MAKE-AHEAD SWISS, CHICKEN & BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Line 9-inch square baking dish with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Place chicken in prepared dish. Fold ham slices in half; place over chicken. Top with cheese and broccoli.
• Whisk gravy, sour cream and mustard until blended; pour over broccoli. Cover with foil; freeze until firm. Use foil handles to remove casserole from dish; place (with foil) in freezer-weight resealable plastic bag. Seal bag. Freeze up to 2 months.
• Remove casserole from freezer 24 hours before serving; place casserole (with foil) in 9-inch square pan. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
• Heat oven to 400°F. Bake casserole 20 min. Uncover casserole; sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake 15 to 20 min. until chicken is done (165°F). Meanwhile, prepare rice as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Serve chicken casserole with the rice.