Description
This Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole is a classic comfort food favorite that’s creamy, hearty, and easy to make! Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh broccoli are baked together in a rich cheese sauce, then topped with extra melted cheese until hot and bubbly. Perfect for a family-friendly weeknight dinner, potlucks, or a make-ahead freezer meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen, lightly steamed)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted, optional)
Instructions
- Step: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Step: Prepare ingredients: Cook rice according to package directions. Lightly steam broccoli until just tender. If using frozen, thaw and drain well.
- Step: Mix sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Step: Combine casserole: Stir in cooked chicken, rice, broccoli, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Step: Assemble: Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
- Step: Optional topping: If using breadcrumbs, mix them with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Step: Bake: Place in oven and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until heated through and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Step: Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 325°F until heated through or microwave individual servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg