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Nixon Chicken Casserole

If you love a creamy cheesy chicken broccoli casserole you just might have something in common with Richard Nixon! This easy dinner is rumored to have been the presidents favorite dinners earning it the nickname Nixon’s chicken casserole.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • 1 Casserole Dish
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Breast
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese divided
  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 10.5 oz Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 3 Cups Steamed Broccoli
  • 2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Onion

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 and butter or use non stick cooking spray in a 9×13 casserole dish.
  • In a large bowl stir together the eggs, mayo and cream of mushroom soup until well blended
    2 Eggs, 1 Cup Mayonnaise, 1 10.5 oz Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Add in the chopped onion, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, and shredded chicken, stir to combine until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce mixture.
    2 Cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Breast, 2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Onion, 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Evenly spread the broccoli across the bottom of your prepared baking pan.
    3 Cups Steamed Broccoli
  • Pour the chicken and sauce mixture evenly across the broccoli.
  • Spread the remaining cup of cheddar cheese across the top of the chicken.
    1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Place the casserole in the oven and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve warm, store any leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container.