Description
If you’re craving a cozy, one-pan meal packed with creamy textures and gooey cheese, this Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole is your go-to. It’s the ultimate comfort food made with simple ingredients like shredded chicken, tender broccoli, fluffy rice, and melty cheddar cheese—all baked into a golden, bubbling casserole. Perfect for quick dinners, family gatherings, or weekly meal prep, it’s a reliable crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, healthy snack options, or meal prep-friendly food ideas, this easy recipe fits the bill.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
3 cups cooked white rice
2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or thawed from frozen)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Fold in the cooked rice, shredded chicken, and broccoli until well combined.
4. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
6. Top with the remaining cheese.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
8. Uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra tender broccoli, steam it briefly before adding to the mix.
Always use cooked rice—raw rice won’t cook properly in this recipe.
Freshly shredded cheese melts better than bagged shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesy casserole, chicken and rice, broccoli casserole, easy dinner