Description
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and gooey cheddar cheese into a warm, satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this casserole promises rich flavors and creamy textures that will leave everyone coming back for seconds. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins, it’s sure to become a household staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp freshly cracked pepper
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot, stir in rice, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, chicken, broccoli, garlic powder, pepper, and cream of mushroom soup; mix well.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg