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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole

Sharing a favorite chicken broccoli casserole today! This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole makes the perfect quick-fix weeknight dinner! It’s packed with creamy rice, chicken and broccoli!

Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole

Dinner just got more delicious with this Chicken Broccoli Casserole! Simple dinner recipes are some of my favorite recipes to develop. I know how hard it can be to get dinner on the table during busy weeknights. You’ll love the simplicity of this one. I have to say I don’t use canned soup in my cooking very often, but it’s so great in this quick fix dinner recipe! Enjoy!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

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What You’ll Need

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this simple casserole recipe at home. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the post for full details and instructions.

How To Make Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Preheat Oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place cooked rice into a large 5 quart pot or baking dish of your choice.

Prepare Soup Mixture. Place soup, sour cream and milk into a medium mixing bowl, whisk to combine.  Pour over rice.

Add Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese. Add chicken, broccoli, garlic salt, salt and pepper.  Stir to combine and top with cheese.

Bake. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until hot and melted.

Tips For Making Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole

How To Serve Rice Casserole

I love to serve this meal with a nice chopped salad.  Check your grocery store’s produce section.  I’ve found some really good pre-bagged chopped salads available.  Comes with all of the toppings and even dressing.

How To Store Leftovers

Refrigerate. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Reheating Instructions. Reheat rice casserole in a heat proof bowl, loosely covered in the microwave for 60-90 seconds until hot.

Freezing Instructions. Freeze leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating with instructions above.

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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole

This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole makes the perfect quick-fix weeknight dinner! It's packed with creamy rice, chicken and broccoli!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 456kcal
Author: Jenny
Cost: $20
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Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients

  • 8 cups cooked white rice
  • 1/2 can cheddar cheese soup
  • 1/2 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 4 cups steamed broccoli
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Lawry’s
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place cooked rice into a large 5 quart pot or baking dish of your choice.
  • Place soup, sour cream and milk into a medium mixing bowl, whisk to combine. Pour over rice and add chicken, broccoli, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Top with cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes, until hot and melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 40.8mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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