Description
Craving something hearty, comforting, and family-approved? This **Broccoli Rice Chicken and Cheese Casserole** hits all the right notes! Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant broccoli, it’s the perfect **easy dinner** idea for busy weeknights or meal prep. Whether you’re searching for **quick comfort food**, **budget-friendly meals**, or **healthy-ish casserole options**, this dish checks all the boxes. Bonus: it’s super customizable and freezer-friendly — exactly what you need in your **easy recipe** rotation.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed or thawed if frozen
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon butter (optional, for added richness)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. If not already done, cook chicken and rice. Steam or blanch fresh broccoli until just tender.
3. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ¾ cup cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until heated through and cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
6. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Always use cooked rice — raw rice won’t cook properly in the casserole.
If using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain to avoid extra moisture in the dish.
Shred cheese fresh from the block for better melting and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken casserole, broccoli cheese bake, family meals, comfort food, meal prep casserole