Description
A comforting and nutritious Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (plus extra for topping)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup milk (optional, for a creamier texture)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, broccoli florets, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- For an extra crispy top, switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, place the casserole in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
- You can freeze the casserole before baking for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken, Broccoli, Rice, Casserole, Comfort Food