Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
A comforting and hearty chicken broccoli rice casserole, perfect for a family dinner. This easy-to-prepare dish combines tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and fluffy rice in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large Bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked Chicken shredded or diced
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets fresh or frozen
- 2 cups Cooked Rice long-grain or your favorite type
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup (10.75 ounces)
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Butter melted
- 1/2 cup Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- to taste Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, broccoli florets, cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, sautéed onion and garlic, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup).
- Pour milk into the bowl and mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on your preferences. Cream of chicken soup can replace cream of mushroom, brown rice can replace white rice, and different cheeses like Monterey Jack or Colby can be used instead of cheddar. Don't overcook the broccoli and consider adding a splash of milk if the casserole seems dry before baking.