Name: cheesy chicken & broccoli rice bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2-3 cups cooked, shredded chicken; 3 cups cooked white or brown rice; 2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; salt to taste; black pepper to taste

Description

This creamy casserole combines tender chicken, rice, and broccoli in a cheesy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights. It’s easy to assemble and bakes into a comforting family-friendly meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2–3 cups cooked, shredded chicken

3 cups cooked white or brown rice

2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. preheat oven to 350 F (175 C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish

2. in a large bowl whisk together cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper

3. stir in chicken, rice, and broccoli until evenly coated

4. fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese

5. transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheese on top

6. bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly

7. let rest 5 minutes before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: main course
Method: bake
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 800
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0.5
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 3
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: cheesy chicken bake, broccoli rice casserole, weeknight dinners, family dinner, easy casserole, chicken rice bake, comfort food