Description
This Easy Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that’s perfect for a family meal. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken, broccoli, and rice, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to make.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 3 cups broccoli florets, steamed until just tender
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping:
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the Casserole: In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, broccoli, rice, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Transfer to Dish: Spread the mixture in the baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Add Topping: Optional: Combine crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie or leftover chicken can be used for convenience.
- For a healthier option, use homemade creamy base or low-sodium soup.
- Enhance flavor with hot sauce or Dijon mustard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
