Curried Chicken Casserole (Freezer-Friendly!)

This cozy casserole is a family favorite and one of my go-to make-ahead meals—especially for holidays and beach vacations. It’s comforting, flavorful, and freezer-friendly. We use my homemade Cream of Chicken Soup and our crispy Gluten-Free Croutons to pull it all together.

⭐ Ingredients

• 2 (10 ¾ oz) of homemade gluten-free cream of chicken soup (or canned if preferred)

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• ½ teaspoon curry powder

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 (10 oz) packages frozen broccoli florets (frozen works best here!)

• 4 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped

• Buttered gluten-free breadcrumbs or use my homemade gluten-free croutons pulsed in a food processor before buttering

🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Mix sauce: In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. (Tip: Taste this mixture—it should be slightly salty and peppery, since it’s the flavor base for the whole casserole.)

3. Layer ingredients in a 9x13 baking dish:

   • Start with half the broccoli

   • Add half the chopped chicken

   • Spoon and spread half the sauce mixture

   • Repeat with remaining broccoli, chicken, and sauce

4. Top with buttered gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed, buttered homemade gluten-free croutons.

5. Bake covered for 30 minutes, or until bubbling around the edges.

6. Uncover and bake an additional 5–10 minutes to brown the topping slightly.

🧊 Make-Ahead & Freezer Tips

• This casserole freezes beautifully! Prepare it all the way through step 4, then cover tightly with foil and freeze.

• To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge, then bake as directed above.