Description
Comfort meets convenience in this cheesy broccoli rice casserole, where creamy cheese and tender broccoli meld into a hearty one-pan wonder. Families will savor each warm, satisfying bite of this classic side dish that brings wholesome ingredients together in delicious harmony.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Vegetables:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded (optional)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, steamed
Main Carbohydrates and Cheese:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Seasonings and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Mix cooked rice, steamed broccoli florets, most of the cheddar cheese, optional chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the creamy mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution with a spatula.
- Scatter the remaining cheese across the surface, creating a golden, melty topping.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown crust.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps the ingredients set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Customize protein by swapping chicken with tofu, turkey, or omitting for a vegetarian version.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream of chicken soup and controlling added salt.
- Boost nutritional value by incorporating additional vegetables like cauliflower or spinach into the mixture.
- Make it gluten-free by selecting gluten-free cream of chicken soup and ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg