Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Casserole
A comforting and delicious casserole packed with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, flavorful rice, and creamy cheese, perfect for any weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, cooked rice, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- If desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for added crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Use leftover chicken to save time. For added flavor, try adding herbs like thyme or parsley. If you like a bit of spice, sprinkle some red pepper flakes into the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg