Description
Creamy, cheesy, and crowned with a golden buttery crunch, this Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the ultimate one-dish comfort food. Perfect for weeknight dinners or make-ahead meal preps, it delivers flavor, texture, and satisfaction in every bite. This quick dinner idea is a cozy crowd-pleaser and one of the best easy recipes for family meals.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken breast
3 cups cooked white rice
2 cups broccoli florets
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 cups crushed buttery crackers
4 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, cooked rice, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well.
3. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese until evenly mixed.
4. Spread the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
5. In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over the top.
6. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use freshly steamed broccoli for best texture.
You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for a richer flavor.
To make it spicy, add 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken broccoli rice casserole, easy dinner, creamy casserole