Grandmas chicken casserole is a simple, hearty meal that kids love. Made with rotisserie or leftover chicken, frozen broccoli, gluten-free panko, and cheese it’s a great family meal any day of the week.
Filled with all the flavors of a home-cooked comfort meal, this family classic can now be made with a gluten-free twist! It’s the perfect weeknight dinner idea or bake & take meal to share with friends.
Before we kick things off, we want to share our other top favorite comfort foods recipes Comforting Chicken and Noodles (Crockpot), Gluten Free Potato Soup, Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup along with the entire recipe collection Gluten Free Comfort Foods.
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Gluten Free Cooking
We are guessing some of you are here because you want to become comfortable with what food/brands/recipes are gluten-free and which aren’t and would like to teach your celiac child to become comfortable in the kitchen so they can grow up with the skills to cook healthy meals for themselves.
Related: Is This Gluten-Free?
This chicken casserole is just one of the MANY recipes we have created with your family in mind. Our recipes are made with simple steps and celiac safe ingredients to inspire you and your family to create great tasting, simple, kid-friendly gluten-free food.
Let’s get started on this casserole meal by gathering the equipment and ingredients then following the written instructions.
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Equipment
- 9 x 13 baking pan
- measuring cups and spoons
- stir spoon
- medium-sized mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 2 (10.5) ounce cans gluten-free cream of chicken soup We used Pacific Foods
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup gluten-free panko bread crumbs We used Ian’s
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make a Gluten Free Casserole Dish
Start by preheating the oven to 350°F.
Mix the ingredients
In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine the chicken, cream of chicken soup, broccoli, garlic, basil, and garlic powder. Stir well then place into the baking dish.
Related: Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup
Combine the panko and butter, add the cheese
In a small mixing bowl, combine the panko with the butter, stirring well. Spread on top of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the panko.
Bake
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole starts to bubble on the edges and the cheese is melted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically, our go-to is leftover baked chicken or rotisserie chicken. It is a great way to use up any leftovers from another meal to minimize food waste. We have also turned this into a canned chicken recipe when in a pinch.
If fresh chicken is desirable, we recommend following our How To Bake Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts guide for a super quick cooking method. The cooked chicken can then be chopped and used in this recipe.
Sure! The broccoli could be swapped with frozen carrots, green beans, cauliflower, asparagus or zucchini.
Crushed gluten-free crackers or potato chips are gluten-free alternatives to the panko. Keep in mind the flavor and texture of the dish could be altered with any ingredient swap.
Yes, this casserole will keep great in the freezer. Simply assemble as written then cover with tin foil (either baked or unbaked) and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, let thaw in the fridge overnight then uncover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Use a can of cream of chicken soup or make our homemade Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup that is also dairy free.
- Swap the broccoli with your favorite vegetable such as cauliflower, green beans, asparagus or frozen carrots.
- To reheat leftovers, microwave in 30-second increments until hot then remove from the microwave and enjoy.
More Chicken Casserole Recipes
- Gluten Free Chicken Casserole
- Baked Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole
- Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole
- Easy Gluten Free Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
- Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Grandmas Chicken Casserole Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped ✅
- 2 (10.5) ounce cans gluten-free cream of chicken soup We used Pacific Foods
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder ✅
- 1 cup gluten-free panko We used Ian's
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese ✅
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix the ingredients. In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine the chicken, cream of chicken soup, broccoli, garlic, basil, and garlic powder. Stir well then place into the baking dish.2 cups cooked chicken, chopped, 2 (10.5) ounce cans gluten-free cream of chicken soup, 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Combine the panko and butter, add the cheese. In a small mixing bowl, combine the panko with the butter, stirring well. Spread on top of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the panko.1 cup gluten-free panko, 4 tablespoons butter, melted, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- ⭐️Bake. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole starts to bubble on the edges and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- The broccoli could be swapped with frozen carrots, green beans, cauliflower, asparagus or zucchini.
- Crushed gluten-free crackers or potato chips are alternatives to panko. Keep in mind the flavor and texture of the dish could be altered with any ingredient swap.
- This casserole will keep great in the freezer. Simply assemble as written then cover with tin foil (either baked or unbaked) and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, let thaw in the fridge overnight then uncover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
- If fresh chicken is desirable, we recommend following our How To Bake Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts guide for a super quick cooking method. The cooked chicken can then be chopped and used in this recipe.
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