Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole
A comforting and hearty dish combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and nutritious broccoli in a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed You can use rotisserie chicken for added flavor.
- 3 cups cooked rice, white or brown White rice or brown rice can be used as per preference.
- 2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen Lightly steamed if fresh, thaw and drain if frozen.
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz / ~300 g can.
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt You can substitute with Greek yogurt.
- 1/2 cup milk Use any kind of milk.
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided Reserve half for topping.
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, optional, for topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, optional, for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the rice according to package directions. If using fresh broccoli, lightly steam it until just tender. If using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain it well.
Mix the sauce
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Combine the casserole
- Stir in the cooked chicken, rice, broccoli, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Mix until everything is well combined.
Assemble and Bake
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
- If using breadcrumbs, mix them with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Place it in the oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve the casserole warm with a fresh green salad or crusty bread. Great for meal prep! Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.