Easiest Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
This easy chicken broccoli rice casserole recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Use rotisserie chicken for simple comfort food with minimal prep in minutes!
Servings: 8
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups broccoli florets trimmed
- 2 cups instant rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken bite size pieces
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 15-oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a 9x11 casserole dish
- In a large skillet or small Dutch oven, bring water to boil
- Add the broccoli, and cook for 1 minute
- Stir in rice, then remove from heat
- Stir in remaining ingredients, except for cheddar cheese, until well blended
- Spoon rice mixture into prepared baking dish, and top with remaining cheese
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted
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Notes
You can sub frozen broccoli or frozen mixed veggies.
Use your favorite cheese. American cheese slices will make the rice even creamier.
For a crunchy topping, mix a sleeve of buttery crackers with 4 tbsps melted butter, and sprinkle on top of casserole before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 579IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 364mg | Iron: 2mg
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