Here’s a Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe 🍗🥦🧀—creamy, comforting, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or a mix)
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed or blanched
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup bread crumbs or crushed crackers (optional topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix casserole filling
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, broccoli, ¾ cup of the shredded cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until well combined.
- Assemble in baking dish
- Spread mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Optional: mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top for extra crunch.
- Bake
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden.
- Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot as a complete meal.
Tips & Variations
- 🥦 Add other veggies like carrots, peas, or mushrooms.
- 🧄 For extra flavor, stir in 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon paprika.
- 🥣 Make it creamier: use ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese in the filling.
- 🧀 Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack, Gouda, or Colby for a different cheese profile.
If you want, I can also give a low-carb version using cauliflower rice or a slow-cooker version that cooks while you’re busy.
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