Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole. Packed with tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, fluffy rice, and rich cheddar cheese, this dish combines flavors and textures for a delightful family meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, it?s easy to prepare and guaranteed to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C) and grease a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; place them in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle uncooked rice over the chicken, then layer broccoli florets on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream and chicken broth until smooth; pour over the rice and veggies.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the entire dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes to achieve a golden, bubbly top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg