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Cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole in a Dutch oven pan. A wooden spoon is scooping out a serving of the casserole from the pan.

Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole

Chrysti Benner
This easy casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Tender chicken and rice combine with broccoli and melted cheese to create a hearty dish the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 404 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 10.5 ounce condensed cream of chicken soup (or two cups homemade cream of chicken soup)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
  • 10-12 ounce frozen broccoli florets
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar (sharp or medium)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375F. Grease a Dutch oven, 9x13" baking dish, or other casserole dish with butter or nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine broth, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, ground nutmeg (if using), and cream of chicken soup. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Add rice and chicken pieces to the prepared dish/pan, then pour the broth mixture over them. Add the frozen broccoli florets. Give everything a little stir to combine.
  • Cover the pan/dish with a lid or foil, then bake in preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until rice is tender, chicken is cooked through, and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with shredded cheese, then return to the oven (uncovered) for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • I like to use homemade cream of chicken soup, because it's so easy to make and adds great flavor. But if you're short on time, a can of condensed cream of chicken soup works great, too! You can also substitute cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup.
  • Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
  • I recommend shredding the cheese yourself, if possible, as it melts the best, but store-bought shreds can be used instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 29gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 975mgPotassium: 388mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 493IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 290mgIron: 1mg
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