🍗🧀🌱 Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole 🌱🧀🍗
A comforting, one-dish meal loaded with tender chicken, crisp-tender broccoli, fluffy rice, and rich, melty cheddar cheese.
This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. Everything bakes together in one dish for a creamy, cheesy, flavorful meal that’s perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or cozy nights in. The combination of protein, veggies, and rice makes it hearty, while the cheese adds that irresistible creamy touch everyone loves.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Quick, one-dish dinner with minimal cleanup
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Creamy, cheesy comfort food everyone enjoys
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Can be made ahead and baked later
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Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping
🛒 Ingredients
Main
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2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
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2 cups cooked white rice
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2 cups broccoli florets, steamed or blanched
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (plus extra for topping)
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½ cup cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup
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½ cup milk
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
Optional Toppings
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¼ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
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2 tbsp melted butter
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Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
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Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. -
Prepare filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, rice, broccoli, onion, garlic, soup, milk, salt, pepper, paprika, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined. -
Assemble casserole
Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese on top. -
Optional topping
For a crunchy topping, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole. -
Bake
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the top is lightly golden. -
Serve
Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.