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Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole combines chicken, broccoli, and cheese into a comforting, one-pan dinner—perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Cooked Chicken Use leftover rotisserie chicken or poached chicken
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Fresh broccoli recommended
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice Can use white, brown rice, or quinoa
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup Low-fat version optional
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can mix with mozzarella
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Substitute fresh minced garlic if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Diced fresh onions can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to taste
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs for extra texture
  • 1 cup Extra Cheese Consider a blend of cheeses

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, broccoli florets, and cooked rice. Stir in cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and level the surface.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top, and add breadcrumbs if desired.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh broccoli and ensure that the cream of chicken soup coats the chicken and rice thoroughly.

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