Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole is a comforting and hearty one-dish meal featuring tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and fluffy white rice all baked together in a creamy, flavorful sauce and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners, this classic American casserole combines simple pantry staples with fresh ingredients for an easy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Broth and Seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
Soup Base
- 10.5 ounce condensed cream of chicken soup (or two cups homemade cream of chicken soup)
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
- 10-12 ounce frozen broccoli florets
Cheese Topping
- 2 cups shredded cheddar (sharp or medium)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a Dutch oven, 9×13-inch baking dish, or a similar casserole dish with butter or nonstick spray, then set it aside for later use.
- Make Sauce Mixture: In a small bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, optional ground nutmeg, and condensed cream of chicken soup until fully combined and smooth.
- Assemble Casserole: Add the uncooked rice and cubed chicken breasts to the prepared baking dish. Pour the broth and soup mixture evenly over the chicken and rice. Top with frozen broccoli florets and gently stir everything together to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes. Bake until the rice is tender, the chicken is fully cooked, and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese and Finish Baking: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top. Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy this creamy, cheesy, and comforting chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole!
Notes
- Homemade cream of chicken soup adds fresher flavor, but canned condensed soup is a convenient substitute.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days.
- Shredding your own cheddar cheese melts better than pre-shredded store-bought varieties, but both work well.
