Here’s a creamy, comforting Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole recipe—perfect for a quick family meal.
🍗🥦 Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed or lightly boiled)
- 1 can (10–12 oz) cream of chicken soup (or homemade white sauce)
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Optional topping:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prep ingredients
- Cook rice and chicken (if not already done)
- Steam broccoli until just tender (don’t overcook)
2. Make creamy base
In a large bowl mix:
- cream of chicken soup
- milk/cream
- butter
- garlic powder, salt, pepper
3. Combine everything
Add:
- chicken
- rice
- broccoli
- 3/4 of the cheese
Mix well until evenly coated
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Pour mixture into a baking dish
- Top with remaining cheese
- Add breadcrumbs + melted butter (optional crunch)
Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly
5. Serve
Let it rest 5 minutes before serving
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Fresh salad 🥗
- Garlic bread 🥖
- Roasted vegetables 🥕
⭐ Tips for best results
- Don’t overcook broccoli (keeps texture and color)
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep
- Add a pinch of paprika or chili flakes for extra flavor
If you want, I can also make:
🔥 healthy low-calorie version
🧀 extra cheesy version
🍄 mushroom chicken casserole variation
🍲 or Pakistani-style spicy baked rice version
