Description
Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole is a delightful family dish that brings together tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy white rice, all enveloped in a savory sauce. This comforting casserole is topped with melted cheddar cheese, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Its simplicity and rich flavors will please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, steamed until tender-crisp
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked white rice, shredded chicken, and steamed broccoli.
- In another bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the soup mixture over the rice mixture and stir gently to coat all ingredients.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes; then add remaining cheddar cheese on top and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of casserole (approx. 233g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg