This chicken broccoli rice casserole is a comfort food classic.
Chicken and broccoli are baked in a creamy, three-cheese sauce with rice under a crispy breadcrumb topping.
- Quick & easy, this cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole is a one-pot meal that saves you time in the kitchen.
- It’s a quick stovetop casserole with a homemade sauce.
- Enjoy it for meals or lunches all week long.
What You’ll Need for this Casserole
Chicken: This recipe starts with cooked chicken; use rotisserie chicken or any leftover chicken or turkey. You can also poach chicken breasts and shred them.
Broccoli: I prefer the texture of fresh broccoli florets, but frozen broccoli will also work. You can replace it with other vegetables like cauliflower, sliced carrots or mushrooms.
Rice: Instant rice (such as Minute Rice) is a timesaver and makes this recipe quick to prepare. If you’d like, precook white or brown rice most of the way and then use it in place.
Cheese Sauce: The sauce for this recipe is simple. Feel free to change the cheese based on what you have on hand but ensure you’re using at least one cheese with a bold flavor.
Variations
- Instead of breadcrumbs, try some homemade crispy fried onions or crushed Ritz crackers as a crispy topping.
How to Make Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
- Cook onion and garlic in butter in an oven-safe pot. Stir in cream cheese, herbs, broth, rice, and broccoli.
- Once the rice is tender, add bite-size pieces of chicken, sour cream, and both kinds of cheese.
- Top with cheddar and breadcrumbs and bake (recipe below).
Leftovers?
- Keep leftover chicken broccoli casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat portions in the microwave.
- Freeze portions in freezer-safe containers for up to one month and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- You can freeze a fully baked and cooled casserole by lining the casserole dish with foil and gently lifting it out once frozen. Wrap in foil and plastic wrap and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw and reheat as detailed above.
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Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Try this cheesy one-pot chicken broccoli rice casserole for a tasty all-in-one meal!
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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In a Dutch oven or large oven-safe pot, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant.
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Stir in cream cheese, oregano, and basil. Cook until creamy. Add chicken broth, rice, and broccoli.
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Bring to a boil, turn off heat, and cover. Let sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
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Once the rice has rested and is tender, stir in chicken, sour cream, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
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Top casserole with cheddar and breadcrumbs (if using).
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Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is lightly browned.
If you do not have a dutch oven or oven safe pan, make it in in a pot on the stovetop, then transfer to a 3qt or 9×13 pan. Bake as directed.
Serving: 1.74cups | Calories: 428 | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1046IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 366mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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