Easy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe

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This delicious Easy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is made with hearty chicken, broccoli, rice, and a creamy, cheesy sauce.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 355kcal

2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or roughly 2-3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken.)
2 cups cooked white rice
12 ounces fresh broccoli florets
1 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
¼ cup cream cheese, softened
1¾ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
¾ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Preheat your oven to 375 Fahrenheit and grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, toss in your broccoli and boil until it is still crisp but beginning to soften, about 3-4 minutes. It will continue to soften when you bake the casserole, but this step helps ensure you won't have hard broccoli when it comes out of the oven.
Drain your broccoli and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process while you assemble everything else. Remove all excess water by laying it out on a hand towel or spinning in a salad spinner.
Add the rice, chicken, and broccoli to your casserole dish and gently mix until everything is incorporated in an even layer.
In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and cream of chicken soup until combined. This helps prevent lumps of cream cheese. Stir in the broth, seasonings, and one cup of shredded cheddar cheese, until everything is well mixed. Evenly pour the sauce over the chicken, broccoli, and rice, and mix it together until the sauce is thoroughly incorporated with everything else.
Top with the remaining ¾ cup of cheddar cheese and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the dish is hot and all the cheese is melty.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Don't skip boiling the broccoli before adding it to the casserole. This ensures it'll be perfectly tender when the dish is done.

For a crunchier topping, mix some breadcrumbs with the cheese before sprinkling it on top.

Leftover casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.