Description
This creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole combines tender chicken, broccoli, cooked rice, cheddar cheese, and a savory sauce in one comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.
- Combine the cooked chicken, broccoli florets, and cooked rice in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken, broccoli, and rice.
- Add 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and stir gently until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges bubble and the cheese melts.
- Add crispy fried onions, if desired, and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fully cooked chicken and cooked rice for this recipe.
- Cut the broccoli into small, even florets so it cooks properly.
- Drain thawed frozen broccoli thoroughly before adding it.
- Freshly shredded cheddar melts more smoothly than packaged shredded cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Add a small splash of milk before reheating to restore moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 790
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 88