Description
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and fluffy rice, all baked together in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken: 2 cups, shredded or diced
- Broccoli florets: 2 cups (fresh or frozen)
- Cooked rice: 2 cups (white or brown)
- Cream of chicken soup: 1 can (10.5 oz)
- Shredded cheese: 1 cup (cheddar or your choice)
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Olive oil or cooking spray: for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Prepping the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, wash and cut fresh broccoli into small florets.
- Cooking the Chicken: Boil or bake chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred or dice.
- Preparing the Broccoli: Steam fresh broccoli for 3-4 minutes or use frozen broccoli directly.
- Combining Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, broccoli, rice, cream of chicken soup, half of the cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Baking: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
Notes
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Substitutions for rice include quinoa or cauliflower rice.
- Lasts in the fridge for 3-4 days and can be frozen for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken, Broccoli, Rice, Casserole, Comfort Food