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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make baked dish that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, cooked rice, and sharp cheddar cheese in a creamy mushroom sauce. Perfect for a family dinner, it’s hearty, cheesy, and packed with flavor, ready in just 40 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Casserole

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 (10 oz) cans cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 3 cups cooked, cubed chicken
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 1/2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
  2. Combine Sauces: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, mix together the mayonnaise, cream of mushroom soup, and ground black pepper until smooth and well combined to create the creamy base for the casserole.
  3. Add Main Ingredients: Stir in the fresh broccoli florets, cooked cubed chicken, cooked rice, and 1.5 cups of the grated sharp cheddar cheese into the baking dish, mixing everything thoroughly to evenly distribute flavors.
  4. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole for a golden, bubbly cheese crust once baked.
  5. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to allow the casserole to heat through and the broccoli to soften.
  6. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese on top is bubbly and lightly browned, indicating the casserole is fully cooked.
  7. Serve: Carefully remove from the oven and let the casserole cool slightly before serving to allow it to set for easier portioning.

Notes

  • You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup for a different flavor.
  • Use cooked leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Feel free to swap broccoli with other vegetables like cauliflower or green beans.
  • For extra creaminess, stir in a little sour cream or cream cheese with the mayo and soup.
  • Make sure rice and chicken are fully cooked before assembling the casserole.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/cheesy-chicken-broccoli-rice-casserole-recipe/