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Broccoli Rice Cheese Chicken Casserole Easy Family Comfort Food

Broccoli Rice Cheese Chicken Casserole

This Broccoli Rice Cheese Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food — creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and nutritious broccoli. It’s an easy, family-friendly bake that makes for a perfect weeknight dinner or hearty meal prep dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 2 cups Cooked rice
  • 3 cups Broccoli florets, fresh or thawed frozen
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 can Cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz / 300 g)
  • 0.5 cup Milk
  • 0.5 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt, or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper, or to taste
Optional Topping
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs, fresh or store-bought

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, and broccoli florets.
  3. Add the cream of chicken soup, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly coated and creamy.
  4. Stir in 1 ½ cups of the grated cheddar cheese, reserving ½ cup for topping.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. If desired, add breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping.
  7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden on top.
  8. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!

Notes

For extra flavor, mix in sautéed onions or a pinch of smoked paprika. You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for a vegetarian option. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.