Description
This cozy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Casserole is everything you want in a weeknight dinner—creamy, cheesy, packed with tender chicken, rice, and broccoli, and finished with a buttery, golden breadcrumb topping. It comes together quickly with simple ingredients and bakes into a comforting dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (plus extra for topping, optional)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Nonstick spray or oil, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or a little oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, steamed broccoli florets, cooked rice, shredded cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir the mixture until everything is evenly coated and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- In a small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Sprinkle the buttery breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the casserole. Add a small handful of extra cheddar on top if you like a cheesier crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to help it set and make slicing easier.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken or any cooked chicken you have on hand to make this recipe even faster.
- Fresh or frozen broccoli both work—just be sure to steam until crisp-tender and drain well so the casserole doesn’t get watery.
- If you like a saucier casserole, add an extra 1/4–1/3 cup of milk or a spoonful of sour cream.
- Letting the casserole rest before serving helps it firm up slightly and makes it easier to scoop neat portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 350 kcal (approximate)
- Sugar: 3 g (approximate)
- Sodium: 650 mg (approximate)
- Fat: 18 g (approximate)
- Saturated Fat: 9 g (approximate)
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g (approximate)
- Trans Fat: 0 g (approximate)
- Carbohydrates: 24 g (approximate)
- Fiber: 2 g (approximate)
- Protein: 23 g (approximate)
- Cholesterol: 80 mg (approximate)
Keywords: broccoli cheddar chicken casserole, chicken and rice casserole, easy weeknight dinner, creamy casserole, comfort food