Description
A hearty, comforting casserole filled with tender chicken, colorful broccoli, and fluffy rice, all smothered in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets (or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite blend)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for topping
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, broccoli, and half of the shredded cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in another bowl.
- Pour the soup mixture over the rice, chicken, and broccoli combination and stir gently.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and add breadcrumbs or crushed crackers if desired.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Consider swapping ingredients for healthier or alternative versions, such as using quinoa instead of rice or plant-based proteins for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg