Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe
This chicken broccoli rice casserole recipe combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and fluffy rice in a creamy, cheesy sauce. A perfect comfort food that's simple, delicious, and ideal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, rice, steamed broccoli, and half the shredded cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top. For a crispy topping, add breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for a flavor twist.
- Add extra veggies like carrots or peas if desired.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg