Description
This comforting casserole combines tender chicken, broccoli, rice, and a creamy cheese sauce for a satisfying family meal. Easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy night in!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets (steamed until just tender)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
For the Topping:
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, chicken, steamed broccoli, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Stir until well mixed.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the mixture in the casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Add the topping: Combine the crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle over the cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use brown rice or quinoa instead of white rice.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- The casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
