Description
Chicken broccoli rice cheese casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with creamy, cheesy goodness that makes everyone smile. Packed with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and melty cheese, this classic dish delivers warm satisfaction in just one delicious scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
Primary Vegetables and Grains:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup rice, cooked
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a cozy 350F, 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 sprinkle half the cheddar cheese inside.
- Grab another bowl and whisk together 1 can cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, plus a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the creamy soup mixture over your chicken and veggie blend, stirring gently to ensure everything gets well-coated.
- Coat a baking dish with cooking spray, then transfer your mixed casserole into the dish.
- Scatter the remaining cheese across the top, creating a golden, melty blanket.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for the cheese to turn bubbly and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing the casserole to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Check chicken is fully cooked and shredded or diced into bite-sized pieces for even distribution.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken or quickly poach chicken breasts to save time and add extra flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cream of mushroom soup for a homemade sauce or gluten-free cream soup alternative.
- Swap broccoli for cauliflower or mixed vegetables if your family prefers different veggies or wants more variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg