Description
This Broccoli, Rice, Cheese, and Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food. Packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, vibrant broccoli, and gooey cheddar cheese, it’s a hearty, creamy dish perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, this casserole will quickly become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cupscooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 2 cupscooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cupsbroccoli florets (fresh or frozen, blanched if fresh)
- 2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cupmilk
- ½ tsponion powder
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- If using fresh broccoli, blanch the florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes and drain. If using frozen broccoli, thaw and pat dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, rice, broccoli, 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup or homemade cream sauce for a different flavor.
Add extra veggies like diced bell peppers or mushrooms for more variety.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
To reheat, warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through or microwave individual portions.