Description
This Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole is a cozy, crowd-pleasing bake layered with creamy textures and bold flavors. It combines tender shredded chicken, fluffy white rice, and fresh broccoli florets in a luscious cheesy sauce that’s both savory and comforting. Whether you’re in need of quick dinner ideas, a filling lunch option, or a dish to impress at potlucks, this easy recipe fits every occasion. It’s the kind of satisfying, homey food that families come back to again and again. Perfect for meal prep, freezer meals, or a last-minute dinner fix, this casserole is packed with everything you love in a hearty dish — all in one pan.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
3 cups cooked white rice
2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen, steamed)
1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, broccoli, soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
4. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
5. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
6. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Rotisserie chicken makes this even faster to prepare.
Let it rest before serving so the sauce thickens slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: casserole, easy dinner, chicken recipes, cheesy broccoli, comfort food