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Homemade cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole in a glass dish, topped with melted cheddar, fresh broccoli, and parsley, ready to serve with a wooden spoon.

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

A creamy, cheesy, and comforting Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole loaded with tender chicken, bright broccoli, and fluffy rice—perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead family dinners.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish (Lightly greased)
  • Large mixing bowl (For combining casserole ingredients)
  • Medium saucepan (For making the creamy sauce)
  • Whisk (Helps prevent lumps in sauce)
  • Measuring cups/spoons (For accurate ingredients)
  • Sharp knife (For cutting veggies and chicken)
  • Cutting board (Use a separate one for meat if desiredUse a separate one for meat if desired)
  • Large pot (For blanching broccoli)
  • Strainer (To drain broccoli after blanching)

Ingredients

The Main Players:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken - Shredded or cubed
  • 3 cups broccoli - Cut into bite-sized florets
  • 2 cups cooked rice - Leftover day-old rice works best
  • 2 cups shredded cheese -Divided – see note below

For the Creamy Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion - Diced
  • 2 garlic cloves - Minced
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 2 cups milk - Any type (whole, almond, etc.)
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth - Or reduced broth for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard - Or ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
  • salt & pepper - To taste

Optional Add-ins:

  • 0.5 cup red bell pepper - Diced
  • 0.5 cup mushrooms - Sliced
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas - No need to thaw
  • 0.5 cup Ritz crackers - Crushed, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease baking dish
  • Cook rice, blanch broccoli, prep chicken
  • Make sauce with butter, onion, garlic, milk, cheese
  • Mix everything and layer in baking dish
  • Bake casserole, broil top, let rest before serving

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 280g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 1.8mg