Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Easy Recipe

This broccoli casserole with chicken and rice is the ultimate comfort food. Great for a potluck dinner or a family gathering. It's easy to make and very versatile so you can make it your own.

If you are looking for a good easy casserole or just an easy one-dish dinner idea, this cheesy rice casserole with chicken and broccoli may be just the ticket.

Ingredients You'll Need

I made it with pre-cooked chicken, cooked rice, and steamed broccoli. That makes it a great recipe for leftovers even though this one was not.

• cooked rice
• 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
• 2 cups steamed broccoli chopped
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/4 cup water
• 2.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• dash of cayenne (optional)

Substitution and Option Ideas

• I used cream of mushroom soup but any cream of soup would be great in this dish.
• Green beans, peas, cut up asparagus, are all great substitutions for the broccoli.
• Try shrimp or cooked ground beef for the protein.
• I used nice cheddar for the cheese but the choices here are many. 
• Add in any spices that your family likes for extra flavor. I put a dash of cayenne pepper in this one but I think onion and/or garlic powder would also be tasty.

It all gets mixed up together and spread into a baking dish.

 I really don't think you can go wrong making it your own. You could even leave out the chicken and make a broccoli cheese casserole for a great side dish.

This casserole makes comfort food that's easy to throw together. The perfect dish to bring to a new neighbor, a sick friend, or someone who recently lost a loved one.

Of course, like many casseroles, it tastes great the next day. Maybe even better.

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Chicken Broccoli Casserole with Cheese and Rice

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Here's an easy any day of the week cheesy broccoli casserole that the kids will love.

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Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups cooked chicken chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups steamed broccoli chopped
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounces)
• 1/4 cup water
• 2.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• dash of cayenne (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Stir all ingredients in a large bowl reserving 1/2 cup of cheese for topping.
3. Spread the mixture into a 9 x 13 casserole dish that has been sprayed with vegetable oil.
4. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
7. Remove and serve.

Notes

You can easily use chopped frozen broccoli florets for this recipe. Just cook them in the microwave first.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 451Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 762mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 26g

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