Savor the easy and delish Chicken & Broccoli Rice Casserole that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. A must-try comfort food! (153 chars)
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups of cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup of rice, uncooked
2 cups of broccoli, chopped
1 cup of cream or cream of mushroom soup
1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook Chicken: Start by cooking the chicken until it’s no longer pink. Shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces, and set it aside.
Prepare Rice: Next, cook the rice according to package directions. Once it’s ready, let it cool a bit while you work on the other ingredients.
Cook Broccoli: Steam or sauté the broccoli until it’s tender but still crisp. You want it bright green. Then, set it aside to cool as well.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the chicken, rice, broccoli, and your choice of cream or soup. Stir in seasonings along with any cheese, blending everything evenly.
Transfer to Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Spread it out evenly so all the ingredients settle nicely together.
Bake: Bake in a preheated oven until everything is hot and the cheese is bubbly. This usually takes about 30 minutes, but keep an eye on it.
Notes
A cozy meal that combines chicken, broccoli, and rice in a creamy casserole, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
