Description
A comforting and delicious casserole combining tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and creamy Velveeta cheese, all baked together with rice for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken: 2 cups, shredded or diced
- Rice: 1 cup, uncooked (preferably long-grain white rice)
- Broccoli: 2 cups, fresh or frozen, chopped
- Velveeta cheese: 2 cups, cubed
- Cream of chicken soup: 1 can (10.5 oz)
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (for topping)
- Chicken broth: 1 cup (or water)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (optional, for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Prepping the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, wash and chop broccoli, shred or dice cooked chicken.
- Cooking the Chicken: If not pre-cooked, boil or bake chicken breasts until fully cooked (20-30 minutes), then shred or dice.
- Preparing the Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine rice and chicken broth or water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Combining Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, rice, broccoli, Velveeta, cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper.
- Baking the Casserole: Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Variations include using different cheeses, adding more vegetables, or using different proteins.
- For a healthier option, consider using brown rice and low-fat cheese.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole, Velveeta, Comfort Food, Family Meal