Description
A classic creamy chicken broccoli rice cheese casserole made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, broccoli, and a rich cheesy sauce, pure comfort food for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (optional)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
- 3. Stir in cooked chicken, rice, broccoli, and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese.
- 4. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- 5. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- 6. If using topping, mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over casserole.
- 7. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- 8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken broccoli rice casserole, cheesy chicken casserole, comfort food casserole