Description
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with a creamy blend of tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and fluffy rice. Packed with cheesy goodness, this hearty dish delivers a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cans chunk chicken
- 1 cup processed cheese food
Starches:
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Vegetables and Liquids:
- 1 small packet frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and gather all your ingredients for easy preparation.
- Boil 2 cups of uncooked rice in water for exactly 5 minutes, then carefully drain and set aside.
- Generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- Drain 2 cans of chunked chicken completely, ensuring no excess liquid remains.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained chicken, 1 cup processed cheese food, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons butter, chopped onion, and 1 small packet of frozen chopped broccoli.
- Thoroughly mix all ingredients until evenly distributed throughout the bowl.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it smoothly and evenly.
- Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until the casserole is bubbling and edges start turning golden.
- Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the reserved cheese across the top.
- Return the casserole to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Check rice texture carefully during initial boiling to ensure it’s partially cooked but not fully done, which helps prevent mushy results in the final casserole.
- Shred chicken fresh instead of using pre-packaged to control moisture and enhance overall flavor complexity.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace cream soup with homemade white sauce using cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend.
- Chop broccoli into small, uniform pieces to guarantee even cooking and better distribution throughout the casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg