Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole: Easy Comfort Food for All
This Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the perfect comfort food for any occasion, combining tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice into one delicious dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, broccoli, uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some onions or bell peppers.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg