Description
Easy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a comforting and creamy one-dish meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and hearty rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this casserole features a golden cheesy topping that adds a delightful crunch. Easy to prepare and customize, it?s sure to become a staple in your kitchen, bringing warmth and flavor to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add white rice, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While the rice cooks, saut? diced chicken in olive oil over medium heat until fully cooked (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, chicken, chopped broccoli, and cream of mushroom soup. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg