Description
Comfort meets convenience in this mouthwatering Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, packed with creamy textures and hearty ingredients. Warm, satisfying flavors blend perfectly, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 large rotisserie chicken breast, diced
Vegetables:
- 2 cups frozen broccoli
Base:
- 1 cup cooked rice
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup whipped cream cheese
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (with herbs)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- ½ cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375°F, creating the perfect environment for a bubbling casserole.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine the tender diced chicken, fluffy cooked rice, and vibrant frozen broccoli in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Pour in the creamy cream of chicken soup, velvety whipped cream cheese, aromatic seasonings, and smooth milk.
- Gently fold the ingredients together, ensuring every morsel is thoroughly incorporated and coated.
- Generously fold in the sharp cheddar cheese, creating a rich and tangy base for the casserole.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Lavishly sprinkle Colby Jack cheese across the surface, followed by a crunchy layer of crispy fried onions.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling masterpiece.
- Allow the casserole to rest and settle for a few minutes after removing from the oven, letting the flavors meld and cool slightly.
- Serve and savor this comforting, cheesy chicken broccoli rice creation.
Notes
- Swap frozen broccoli with fresh florets for a more vibrant, crisp texture and enhanced nutritional value.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation and deeper flavor profile.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting cream of chicken soup with homemade white sauce and using gluten-free crispy onions.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium cream of chicken soup and controlling salt in seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg