Chicken Rice Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Rice Broccoli Cheese Casserole, a hearty and delicious one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender bites of seasoned chicken, fluffy cooked rice, and vibrant broccoli florets, all enveloped in a creamy blend of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and gooey cheddar cheese. A golden, bubbly topping of melted cheese—and optional buttery breadcrumbs—adds irresistible crunch and flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this casserole is a quick, crowd-pleasing way to satisfy cravings for a warm, cheesy, and satisfying dinner. Perfect for meal prepping or serving at gatherings, this dish checks all the boxes for comfort and convenience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cups Cooked white rice
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 cups Grated cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (melted, optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked. Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Fold in 1.5 cups of grated cheddar cheese, reserving 0.5 cup for topping.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer.
Sprinkle the reserved grated cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole. If using, mix breadcrumbs and melted butter together, and sprinkle this mixture on top of the cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.3 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 1017 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 305 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
