Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole
This chicken broccoli rice cheese casserole is a delicious, comforting meal that's perfect for busy families. Packed with protein, vegetables, and complex carbs, it's a balanced one-dish meal that's easy to make and customize.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup crispy fried onions optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, broccoli florets, and cooked rice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken, broccoli, and rice. Add 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If desired, top with crispy fried onions and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.