Description
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole is the ultimate cozy family dinner—loaded with tender chicken, broccoli, fluffy rice, melty cheddar cheese, and a rich creamy sauce baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, broccoli, and rice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour sauce mixture over chicken mixture.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Add crispy fried onions during the last 5 minutes if desired.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for quick prep.
Frozen broccoli can be used; thaw and drain first.
Greek yogurt or cream cheese can replace sour cream.
Crispy fried onions add extra flavor and crunch.
Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg