Description
Broccoli Rice Cheese and Chicken Casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with its creamy blend of hearty ingredients. Warm and satisfying, this simple casserole delivers a complete meal that leaves your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup rice, cooked
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Binding/Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a precise 350F (175C), ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even heating.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and toss in 2 cups shredded chicken, 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup cooked rice, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour 1 can cream of chicken soup and ½ cup milk over the ingredients, then sprinkle ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon onion powder across the surface.
- Mix everything thoroughly, ensuring each ingredient gets evenly coated and distributed throughout the mixture.
- Scatter a pinch of salt and cracked black pepper across the top to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Coat a baking dish with cooking spray, then carefully transfer your mixed ingredients into the prepared dish.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 30 minutes, watching for a golden surface and bubbling edges.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to settle and the temperature to moderate slightly before serving.
Notes
- Swap rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb version that still delivers great flavor and texture.
- Choose rotisserie chicken for a faster prep time and extra richness in your casserole.
- Add a crispy topping by sprinkling breadcrumbs or crushed crackers over the casserole before baking for extra crunch.
- For a dairy-free alternative, use nutritional yeast instead of cheese and coconut milk in place of regular milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg