Description
Savory Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights. This delightful dish features tender chicken enveloped in a creamy sauce, paired with vibrant broccoli and fluffy rice. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Each bite offers a nostalgic warmth that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add diced chicken; cook until no longer pink (about 7–10 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice and steamed broccoli. Fold in the chicken mixture along with chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted, then transfer to the baking dish.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg