Description
A comforting and delicious casserole made with chicken, broccoli, and rice, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (if using breadcrumbs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- If using breadcrumbs, mix them with olive oil in a small bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute brown rice for white rice and use low-fat cream of chicken soup.
- Add your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers or carrots, for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg