Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole
A comforting Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole that combines tender chicken, steamed broccoli, and gooey cheese for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Add breadcrumbs if desired for a crispy topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and frozen for later use. If reheating, consider adding a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg