Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Make weeknight dinners simple with our Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole, a comforting meal everyone will love.
Servings: 12
Calories: 271kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 casserole dish
- Aluminum Foil
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets (4 cups)
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts uncooked and diced
- 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- To the dish add cream of chicken soup and whole milk and whisk well with a silicone whisk.
- Add broccoli, uncooked chicken, uncooked rice, sea salt and ground pepper to the dish.
- Stir until well combined, then cover with foil and bake for 55 minutes (stir about 20 minutes in to ensure the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom); check to make sure most liquid has absorbed, rice is soft and chicken is fully cooked through.
- Sprinkle on cheddar cheese and return the dish to the oven, uncovered, until cheese is fully melted (about 5 minutes).
Notes
- Check the Rice: Make sure most liquid has absorbed and the rice is soft before adding cheese. If needed, you can add more liquid to finish it off.
- Cover Tightly: Keep the foil snug during baking so the rice cooks properly.
- Let It Rest: Allow a few minutes before serving so everything settles.
- Even Cook: Dice raw chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces so it cooks evenly.
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat covered in the oven or microwave, adding a splash of milk or chicken broth if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Meal Prep: This casserole holds up well for meal prep and reheats nicely throughout the week.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 1mg
