Description
This creamy and cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the perfect comfort food for an easy dinner. Packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and bright broccoli, it’s a satisfying and freezer-friendly meal that comes together in one dish. Ideal for quick dinners, meal prep, or family gatherings, this hearty casserole is a favorite among healthy snack lovers and fans of cozy food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups broccoli florets
1 and 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Butter or cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13” baking dish.
2. Lightly steam the broccoli until just tender.
3. In a large bowl, combine uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in the shredded chicken and steamed broccoli until evenly mixed.
5. Pour mixture into the greased baking dish and spread out.
6. Top evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.
9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time and boost flavor.
Lightly steaming broccoli before baking keeps it vibrant and prevents mushiness.
Add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers to keep it creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: easy dinner, comfort food, chicken casserole, broccoli casserole, chicken rice casserole, meal prep dinner