Description
Get ready for the kind of bubbly, cheesy comfort food that makes weeknights feel special. This Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole bakes up into a creamy, golden-topped pan packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and bright green broccoli in a rich cheddar sauce. It’s an easy recipe that turns leftover chicken and cooked rice into a cozy family favorite, perfect for quick breakfast reheats, easy dinner nights, healthy snack portions, and all those times you’re hunting for new breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, and comforting food ideas in one simple pan.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 10.5 ounces
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk or chicken broth
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon butter softened for greasing the dish or use cooking spray
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with the softened butter or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk or chicken broth until smooth.
3. Season the mixture with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, whisking again so the spices are evenly distributed.
4. Add the cooked white rice, shredded chicken, and broccoli florets to the bowl. Gently fold everything together until the rice, chicken, and broccoli are fully coated in the creamy sauce.
5. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, reserving the remaining 1/2 cup for the top.
6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar evenly over the surface.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden around the edges.
8. Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before scooping into servings so it can set slightly while staying creamy.
Notes
For the best texture, be sure your rice is fully cooked but not mushy before adding it to the casserole—overcooked rice can turn the finished dish too soft and pasty.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 980
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 105