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Creamy, Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole: The Ultimate One-Dish Dinner

A spoonful of creamy chicken broccoli rice casserole showing long, gooey cheese pulls over the main dish.
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Make this easy, comforting Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole for a satisfying, family-friendly meal with minimal cleanup. It features tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and fluffy rice baked in a rich, cheesy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked white rice (about 1 cup uncooked)
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (use rotisserie chicken for speed)
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets, lightly steamed or blanched
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (like Ritz) for topping (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (if using cracker topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, cooked chicken, and blanched broccoli florets.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt until smooth. This creates your creamy base.
  4. Pour the creamy sauce mixture over the chicken, rice, and broccoli mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese into the casserole mixture.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese with the crushed butter crackers and melted butter, if you are using the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot throughout and the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it. This helps the dish set up.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, assemble the entire casserole, cover it tightly with foil, 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 one can of condensed soup with plain Greek yogurt and use low-sodium soup varieties.
  • You can easily make this a one-pot meal by cooking the rice and chicken separately, then combining everything in the pot you used to steam the broccoli.

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