Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe combines chicken, rice, broccoli, cheese, and cream into a warm, satisfying, and family-friendly dish.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Saucepan (for preparing sauce if needed)
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets lightly steamed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese optional for extra stretch
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your baking dish with butter.
Step 2: Prepare the ingredients
- Make sure your chicken is cooked and shredded. Cook the rice if not already done, and lightly steam the broccoli until just tender.
Step 3: Make the creamy mixture
- In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, paprika, and dried parsley. Mix until smooth.
Step 4: Add main ingredients
- Add the cooked chicken, rice, and broccoli into the bowl. Stir everything together until well coated.
Step 5: Add cheese
- Mix in 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese and the mozzarella if using. Reserve the rest for topping.
Step 6: Transfer to baking dish
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
Step 7: Add topping
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
Step 8: Bake
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
Step 9: Rest and serve
- Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving. This helps it set and makes serving easier.