Description
This Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a comforting and cheesy dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Tender chicken, rice, and broccoli are baked in a creamy sauce, topped with melted cheese and buttery breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets (steamed or blanched)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs (optional topping)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, broccoli, soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread Mixture: Spread the mixture in the baking dish, top with remaining cheese.
- Add Topping: Optionally, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
