Description
This Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish that the whole family will love. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with chicken, rice, and broccoli, it’s a satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed or blanched)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Topping (optional):
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add in chicken, rice, broccoli, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Assemble: Spread the mixture into the baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Add the topping: If using a topping, mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly, and the cheese is melted. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a mild kick, or stir in sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This casserole freezes well—cool completely before wrapping and storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
