Description
Broccoli Rice Chicken and Cheese Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with hearty ingredients that blend perfectly. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein, this casserole delivers a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins and Starches:
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Dairy and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat your oven to a toasty 350°F so your casserole gets perfectly golden.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and toss in 2 cups shredded chicken with 2 cups cooked white rice and 2 cups steamed broccoli florets.
- Pour 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup mayonnaise, and ½ cup milk into the bowl. Mix everything until ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon garlic powder, plus salt and pepper to make your flavors pop.
- Spread the creamy mixture into a 9×13 inch casserole dish, ensuring an even layer for consistent cooking.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges bubble and the top transforms into a beautiful golden-brown landscape.
- Pull the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes so the bubbling hot mixture can settle and become easier to serve.
Notes
- Swap rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saver and extra flavor boost in your casserole.
- Swap regular white rice for brown rice or quinoa to increase the dish’s nutritional profile and add more fiber.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cream of chicken soup and check that your cheese is certified gluten-free.
- Keep extra shredded cheese on hand to sprinkle on top during the last 5 minutes of baking for a crispier, more golden cheese layer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg