Description
Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole combines your favorite comfort ingredients in one delicious, creamy pan. Creamy cheese, tender chicken, and crisp broccoli make this hearty meal perfect for family dinners that everyone will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Cooking Preparation:
- olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Chop 2 cups fresh broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they’re roughly uniform in size for even cooking.
- Shred or dice 2 cups of cooked chicken into small, consistent pieces that will blend well throughout the casserole.
- Mix 2 cups cooked rice, chicken pieces, and broccoli florets in a large mixing bowl, creating a hearty base for your dish.
- Pour 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup over the mixture, stirring to coat all ingredients evenly and create a creamy texture.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper into the bowl, blending thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it in an even layer to ensure consistent cooking.
- Top the casserole with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, covering the surface completely for a golden, melted finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are slightly bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and make cutting easier.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked or rotisserie chicken for the best flavor and easiest preparation.
- Choose short-grain rice for a creamier texture or brown rice for added nutrition.
- Chop broccoli into small, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and better distribution throughout the casserole.
- For a lighter version, swap cream of chicken soup with Greek yogurt and use low-fat cheese to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg