Description
Get ready to bring serious comfort to the dinner table with this Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole. It’s creamy, hearty, and packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant broccoli all wrapped in a rich cheddar cheese sauce. This easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or when you need dependable comfort food everyone will love. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, easy casserole recipes, meal prep inspiration, or satisfying food ideas that reheat beautifully, this dish checks every box. It’s simple to prepare, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, and broccoli florets.
3. Add cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
4. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a golden cheese topping.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook the broccoli before baking. Slightly crisp florets will finish cooking in the oven and prevent the casserole from becoming watery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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