Description
Chicken broccoli rice cheese casserole is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, fresh broccoli, fluffy rice, and rich cheddar cheese. This creamy casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With its enticing aroma and delightful flavors, it’s no wonder this dish is a beloved family favorite, often requested at gatherings. You’ll love how easy it is to prepare and how it leaves everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (or frozen)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the long-grain rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- While the rice cooks, chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and steam or microwave the broccoli until bright green but still crisp.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked rice, chicken, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, half of the cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg