Description
A comforting Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole combining tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, fluffy rice, and creamy cheese sauce, topped with breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, broccoli, rice, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined but avoid overmixing to keep the chicken pieces intact.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Optional: Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. Can prepare ahead and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg