Description
Spicy Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole with Velveeta delivers bold comfort in every spoonful. Cheesy richness and heat make it unforgettable.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups broccoli
- 2 cups velveeta cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Topping:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Gather 2 cups shredded chicken, 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice, and 2 cups chopped broccoli from your ingredients.
- Cook rice in 1 cup chicken broth, simmering for 15-20 minutes until tender and liquid absorbs completely.
- Preheat oven to 350F and lightly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Combine 2 cups shredded chicken, cooked rice, broccoli, 2 cups cubed Velveeta, 1 can cream of chicken soup, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixed ingredients into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle 1 cup breadcrumbs uniformly over the casserole mixture to create a crispy topping.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become bubbly and slightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow cheese to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender and easy-to-shred meat in this casserole.
- Chop broccoli into small, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and better distribution throughout the dish.
- Consider using brown rice for added nutrition, but adjust cooking time and liquid accordingly since it takes longer to cook than white rice.
- Experiment with different cheese variations like sharp cheddar or monterey jack if Velveeta isn’t your favorite, keeping the creamy texture consistent.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 438 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg