Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this delightful Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, blending hearty ingredients into a creamy, satisfying meal. Hearty home cooks will savor each cheesy, wholesome bite of this classic family-friendly dinner that delivers warmth and nourishment in every forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Vegetables:
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
Grains and Base:
- 2 cups cooked rice
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
Canned and Creamy Components:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heating.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate the tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant broccoli florets with creamy condensed soup, rich milk, aromatic garlic powder, zesty onion powder, and a pinch of seasoning.
- Fold in a generous portion of sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until the ingredients are thoroughly integrated and coated.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into a well-greased rectangular baking dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Garnish the surface with a blanket of remaining shredded cheese, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor and golden-brown appeal.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for the cheese to transform into a bubbling, molten topping and the edges to turn a delicate golden hue.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes, allowing the ingredients to settle and flavors to meld before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Customize the casserole by using rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving option.
- Swap white rice with brown rice or quinoa to boost nutritional value and add more fiber.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free cream of chicken soup and checking cheese ingredients.
- Add extra vegetables like diced carrots or peas to increase vegetable content and enhance nutritional profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg