Here’s a classic, comforting Chicken and Broccoli Rice Casserole—creamy, filling, and easy to make in one dish.
🍗🥦 Chicken and Broccoli Rice Casserole
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2–3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (or homemade white sauce)
- 1 cup milk (or cream for richer texture)
- 1–2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar works best)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep ingredients
- Cook rice and chicken if not already prepared
- Steam or lightly boil broccoli until just tender (not mushy)
2. Make the creamy base
- In a pan, heat butter
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft
- Stir in cream of chicken soup and milk
- Mix until smooth and slightly warm
3. Combine everything
- In a large bowl, mix:
- chicken
- rice
- broccoli
- creamy sauce
- half the cheese
- Season with salt and pepper
4. Bake
- Pour mixture into a baking dish
- Top with remaining cheese
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 20–25 minutes
until bubbly and golden on top
🍽️ Optional toppings
- Bread crumbs for crunch
- Extra cheese layer
- Paprika or chili flakes for color and flavor
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcook broccoli before baking—it will soften more in the oven
- Rotisserie chicken works great for quick prep
- You can swap cream of chicken soup with a homemade white sauce for a fresher taste
🥣 Variations
- Add mushrooms for extra flavor
- Use brown rice for a healthier version
- Make it spicy with a little mustard or hot sauce in the sauce
