Description
Looking for the best chicken broccoli rice casserole? This easy and quick recipe is the perfect healthy dinner idea! With creamy textures, melted cheese, and wholesome ingredients, it’s simple comfort food at its best. Great for meal prep, busy nights, and picky eaters alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a large baking dish.
- Lightly steam or sauté broccoli until just tender.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, broccoli, rice, soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer to the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Add sour cream for extra creaminess.
- Top with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for a crunchy topping.
- Swap white rice with brown rice or quinoa for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg