Description
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a comforting, all-in-one dish combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and broccoli in a rich, cheesy cream sauce. It’s ideal for family dinners, make-ahead meals, or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in cooked chicken, rice, broccoli, and shredded cheese until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and top with extra cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted and golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set slightly.
Notes
- Add mushrooms or diced bell peppers for more vegetables.
- Top with crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Use Greek yogurt and brown rice for a healthier version.
- Try Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a milder cheese flavor.
- Freeze unbaked casserole and bake from frozen with extra time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
