Description
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with a creamy blend of tender chicken, hearty rice, and fresh broccoli. Melted cheese creates a delicious one-pan meal that your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small onion
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Topping:
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grab a medium saucepan to melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion in the butter for 3 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Add 4 cups of broccoli florets to the pan and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they turn slightly tender.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine the sautéed broccoli and onion with 2 cups of cooked rice, 1 can of cream of chicken soup, ½ cup sour cream, and 1 cup milk.
- Stir in 2 cups of cooked chicken, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until everything is well incorporated.
- Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish and spread the mixture evenly across the bottom.
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, and 3 tablespoons melted butter.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and the casserole is heated completely through.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 3-4 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set.
Notes
- Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa to boost nutrition and add a nutty flavor to the casserole.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and replace Panko breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Chop broccoli into small, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving shortcut that adds extra flavor and tender meat to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 10-11 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg