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Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Cheesy, cozy, and unapologetically satisfying, this chicken broccoli rice casserole layers tender chicken, fluffy rice, fresh broccoli, creamy soup, and sharp cheddar into one bubbling, golden-topped pan. The ultimate comfort food for busy nights or family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 430 kcal

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups instant white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast cubed or shredded; rotisserie works great
  • 2 cups broccoli florets fresh; can substitute thawed, patted-dry frozen broccoli
  • 2 cans condensed cream of broccoli soup (10.5 oz / 295g each)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish or similar-sized baking pan.
  • In a saucepan, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the instant rice, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Spoon the cooked rice into the prepared casserole dish. Add the cooked chicken and broccoli florets. Gently toss to distribute.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed soup and milk until smooth. Stir in the bread crumbs, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Pour the creamy mixture over the rice, chicken, and broccoli. Add half of the shredded Cheddar cheese. Gently stir everything together until evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving for easy slicing and best texture.

Notes

This casserole is freezer-friendly. Cool, slice, and wrap tightly to freeze; reheat gently from fridge or freezer as needed. For extra veggies, add carrots or peas with the broccoli.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 325mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword chicken casserole, broccoli, rice casserole, comfort food, easy dinner
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