Description
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with comforting goodness, this Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the perfect all-in-one dish. Packed with tender chicken, perfectly cooked broccoli, and fluffy rice, it’s a weeknight favorite that also works great for potlucks or meal prep. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, quick casseroles, or family-friendly comfort food, this dish hits the mark every time. It’s hearty, adaptable, and reheats beautifully — the kind of easy recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups broccoli florets (lightly steamed)
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
⅓ cup milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers (optional, for topping)
2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Lightly steam broccoli until tender-crisp and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Add cooked rice, shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese to the bowl. Mix everything until well combined.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese on top.
7. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs or crushed crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle this topping over the cheese layer.
8. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
9. Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can assemble the casserole ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Freshly shredded cheese melts better and gives the best creamy texture.
To make this gluten-free, use a GF cream soup and breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the dish)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dinner, casserole recipe, chicken casserole, broccoli rice casserole, comfort food