Description
This creamy chicken broccoli rice casserole is a comforting one-dish meal made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, fresh broccoli, and a creamy sauce topped with melted cheese. It’s hearty, golden, and perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or homemade equivalent)
- 1 cup sour cream or mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with butter or oil.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, half the cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
- Add mushrooms, peas, or carrots for more vegetables.
- Top with buttered breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for a crunchy finish.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut for this recipe.
- For best texture, blanch fresh broccoli or thaw frozen broccoli before adding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
