Description
A delicious and easy-to-make casserole featuring tender chicken, broccoli, and creamy cheddar cheese over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- In another bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the soup mixture over the rice and chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use brown rice instead of white rice.
- You can substitute the chicken with turkey or a plant-based protein for a vegetarian version.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole, easy casserole, chicken casserole, broccoli casserole