Imagine a weeknight dinner that’s ready in under an hour, packed with healthy ingredients, and explodes with flavor. That’s Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole! It’s the perfect comfort food that doesn’t skimp on nutrition. Trust me, this recipe is a lifesaver when you’re short on time but craving something delicious and good for you. I know how hectic evenings can be, juggling work, kids, and everything in between. This casserole has become a staple in my house, making dinner time a breeze.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, family dinners were everything. My grandma always had a casserole on the table, a symbol of love and togetherness. While this Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole isn’t her exact recipe, it captures that same warm, comforting feeling. It’s a dish that brings people together, fueled by simple ingredients and made with love. Every time I make it, I’m instantly transported back to her cozy kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
- 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through a golden brown.
- Add the chopped onion and broccoli to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened and the broccoli is tender-crisp. Stir regularly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, content of the skillet/cooked chicken and broccoli, cream of chicken soup, milk, and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix everything well until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown. Serve hot and enjoy!
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through a golden brown.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Add the chopped onion and broccoli to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened and the broccoli is tender-crisp. Stir regularly.1 medium onion, 2 cups broccoli florets
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, content of the skillet/cooked chicken and broccoli, cream of chicken soup, milk, and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix everything well until thoroughly combined.2 cups cooked rice, 10.75 oz condensed cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown. Serve hot and enjoy!