Here’s a cozy, classic Broccoli Rice Chicken and Cheese Casserole — creamy, cheesy, comforting, and perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep!
🥦🍗🧀 Broccoli Rice Chicken & Cheese Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
Base
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2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
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2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
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2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
Creamy Sauce
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 cup sour cream or 1 cup mayo
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup milk
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
Topping
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Optional: crushed Ritz crackers or buttery breadcrumbs
🥣 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Cook broccoli
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Fresh: Steam 3–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
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Frozen: Thaw and drain well.
(Too much water can make the casserole runny.)
3. Make the sauce
In a large bowl, mix together:
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cream of chicken soup
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sour cream (or mayo)
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milk
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cheddar cheese
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garlic powder
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onion powder
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salt & pepper
4. Combine everything
Add to the bowl:
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cooked rice
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cooked chicken
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broccoli
Stir until well combined.
5. Pour and top
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Spread mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
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Top with extra cheddar.
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Add crushed Ritz or breadcrumbs if you want a crunchy topping.
6. Bake
Bake 25–30 minutes, until:
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hot and bubbly
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cheese melted and golden
⭐ Variations & Tips
Extra Creamy
Add 4 oz softened cream cheese to the sauce.
Healthier Version
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Cheese Options
Try Monterey Jack, mozzarella, pepper jack, or Colby.
Add Vegetables
Sautéed mushrooms, peas, or onions work great.
Make Ahead
Assemble fully, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours — bake when ready.
Freezer Friendly
Freeze before baking (up to 3 months). Thaw in fridge overnight and bake as directed.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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A side salad
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Buttery rolls
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Fresh fruit
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Roasted veggies
If you’d like, I can also give you:
🧀 Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole (no rice)
🍗 Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole with Ritz topping
🔥 Spicy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
