Description
You need a satisfying, comforting meal that comes together fast. This Creamy, Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a one-dish wonder, perfect for busy weeknights when you want that homemade taste without the fuss. It uses simple ingredients to create a rich, gooey bake the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice (about 1 cup uncooked)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (canned or rotisserie works great)
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed and drained
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (like Ritz)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, cooked chicken, and thawed broccoli florets.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the soup mixture over the chicken, rice, and broccoli mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Stir in 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture.
- Spread the entire mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed butter crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the casserole.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese over the cracker topping.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot throughout and the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.
Notes
- For a make-ahead option, assemble the casserole completely, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
- If you want a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Using rotisserie chicken speeds up your prep time significantly for this quick family dinner idea.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 75