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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

A creamy, cheesy, budget-friendly casserole made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and broccoli, perfect for easy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded
  • 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  3. Lightly steam broccoli until bright green.
  4. Mix rice, chicken, broccoli, soup, milk, butter, seasonings, and most of the cheese.
  5. Transfer mixture to baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly.

Notes

Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly.