Description
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a classic comfort food made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, fresh broccoli, and a creamy cheesy sauce. This easy chicken casserole recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, and make ahead meals.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a casserole dish
2. Mix rice, soup, milk, and seasonings until smooth
3. Stir in chicken and broccoli
4. Transfer mixture to the baking dish
5. Top with shredded cheddar cheese
6. Cover and bake for 40 minutes
7. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes until bubbly
8. Rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
This casserole can be prepared ahead of time
Add extra milk if a creamier texture is desired
Frozen broccoli should be thawed and drained first
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg