Description
Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings a smile to every family dinner table. This hearty dish features tender shredded chicken, bright green broccoli florets, and fluffy white rice, all enveloped in a creamy sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Finished off with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese, this casserole is not just delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, it’s a one-dish wonder that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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 your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked white rice, shredded chicken, and steamed broccoli.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 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 greased baking dish and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, add the remaining cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg