Description
A comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, crisp broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets (lightly steamed)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
For the topping (optional):
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the casserole: In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, rice, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of cheese. Spread this mixture in the baking dish.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the casserole. Optionally, combine the crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Serve: Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole is perfect for using up leftover chicken and rice.
- Try adding hot sauce or Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
