Description
This Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Delight is the ultimate comfort dish warm, hearty, and packed with simple ingredients that come together in one delicious bake. With tender chicken, soft broccoli, creamy sauce, and a golden cheesy finish, it’s a cozy family favorite perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, and cooked rice.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken, broccoli, and rice. Mix until everything is well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- If using, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top for a crisp, golden finish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned on top.
Notes
- Swap rice with cooked pasta for a different texture.
- Add extra cheese on top for a gooier finish.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Make it ahead assemble, refrigerate, and bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken and broccoli, creamy chicken bake, chicken rice casserole