Description
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Casserole
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
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2 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice)
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2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
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½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup milk
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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¼ tsp black pepper
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
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1 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. Prepare the Filling
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In a large bowl, combine:
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cooked chicken
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cooked rice
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steamed broccoli
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cheddar & mozzarella
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cream of chicken soup
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sour cream
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milk
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onion, garlic
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garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
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Stir until well combined.
3. Assemble the Casserole
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Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
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Mix slightly to level it out.
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Sprinkle Parmesan on top and drizzle melted butter over it.
4. Bake
Bake 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.
5. Serve
Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner!