Easy Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Recipe
This Easy Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that the whole family will love. Creamy and cheesy with tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and a hint of garlic, it’s a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets, steamed until just tender
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the topping (optional):
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chicken, broccoli, rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Bake: Spread the mixture in the baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and the optional cracker/breadcrumb topping. Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and reduced-fat cheese.
- Quinoa can be substituted for rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
