Description
This creamy, cheesy, one-dish wonder is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution. Loaded with juicy shredded chicken, tender broccoli, fluffy rice, and sharp cheddar cheese, this Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole is baked to bubbly perfection. It’s everything you want in comfort food: fast, filling, family-friendly, and perfect for make-ahead meals or freezer storage. Whether you need quick dinner ideas, cozy food recipes, or hearty casserole dishes, this easy recipe checks every box.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups broccoli florets
3 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup panko bread crumbs (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
3. Add in the cooked rice, shredded chicken, and broccoli. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
5. Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
6. For an optional crunchy topping, combine melted butter and panko bread crumbs, then sprinkle over the cheese layer.
7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
8. For a more golden top, broil the casserole for an additional 2–3 minutes.
9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for using leftover rotisserie chicken.
You can substitute cream of chicken with cream of mushroom for variety.
Frozen broccoli can be used, just thaw and drain well before mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken casserole, broccoli rice bake, family meal, easy dinner, comfort food