My mom made this Chicken & Broccoli casserole for us all growing up. She was feeding 5 kids on a budget, so that right there tells you several things about this recipe: it's cheap, it's delicious, & it makes a ton.
Cook the broccoli according to package directions. Steaming or microwaving them is the best way to retain nutrients. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the next 11 ingredients (cream of chicken soup-black pepper). A word on the spices: I totally just made this up. You can season (or not season) it however you want. These are just ideas.
Add the cooked broccoli and the chicken. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch pan.
In a medium bowl melt the butter. Add the panko bread crumbs and stir to combine. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the chicken mixture.
Bake in the oven at 350 for 30-35 minutes, or until it is bubbly and the top starts to brown. Serve over hot rice.