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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake

This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake is the ultimate comfort-food casserole, creamy, hearty, and loaded with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and melty cheese. It’s a simple, family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
  • 3 cups cooked rice white or jasmine
  • 2 cups broccoli florets steamed
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, cooked rice, and steamed broccoli. Mix until evenly distributed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, milk, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, rice, and broccoli. Stir until everything is well coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  6. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  8. Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce mixture. You can also substitute cauliflower for broccoli or use Monterey Jack cheese for a milder flavor.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 485 
Total Fat: 28g 
Saturated Fat: 11g 
Trans Fat: 0g 
Cholesterol: 75mg 
Sodium: 890mg 
Total Carbohydrates: 35g 
Dietary Fiber: 3g 
Sugars: 3g 
Protein: 22g