Description
Creamy, cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole packed with protein, vegetables, and comforting flavor for an easy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine cooked chicken, broccoli, and rice in a large bowl.
- Whisk together cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour sauce over chicken mixture and add 1 1/2 cups cheese. Stir to combine.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly.
- Top with crispy fried onions if desired and bake 5 more minutes.
- Rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting.
- Drain broccoli well if using frozen.
- Allow casserole to rest before slicing for best texture.
Food safety: if you cook the chicken yourself, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), as recommended by the USDA and Health Canada.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg