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Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 2 cups broccoli small florets, fresh or frozen
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup about 10.5 ounces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  2. Prepare fresh or thawed broccoli and drain excess water.
  3. Mix cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Stir cooked chicken and rice into the creamy sauce until evenly coated.
  5. Fold in broccoli, then mix in 1 cup cheddar cheese.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish and top with remaining cheddar.
  7. Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and Parmesan, then sprinkle over the top.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbling.
  9. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes if needed for a golden topping, watching closely.
  10. Rest for 5 minutes and serve warm.