**Broccoli and Rice Casserole: A Comforting Classic with a Modern Twist**
Broccoli and rice casserole, a beloved dish that combines the wholesome goodness of broccoli and the comforting warmth of rice, is a culinary classic that has been enjoyed for generations. This versatile casserole can be tailored to suit various tastes and preferences, making it a perfect choice for both everyday meals and special occasions.
This article presents a collection of broccoli and rice casserole recipes that offer a delightful array of flavors and textures. From the classic recipe that highlights the natural flavors of broccoli and rice to more innovative versions featuring unique ingredients and cooking techniques, this article has something for every palate.
One recipe introduces a cheesy broccoli and rice casserole, where melted cheese adds a rich and gooey texture to the dish. Another recipe incorporates flavorful mushrooms and crispy bacon, creating a savory and satisfying casserole that is sure to impress. For a lighter and healthier option, a broccoli and rice casserole with quinoa and roasted vegetables provides a nutritious and delicious meal.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article's broccoli and rice casserole recipes offer easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. With detailed ingredient lists, step-by-step guides, and cooking times, these recipes make it simple to create a delicious and memorable broccoli and rice casserole that will delight your family and friends.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to discover the delightful flavors and comforting warmth of broccoli and rice casserole. From the classic recipe to the more adventurous variations, this article has everything you need to make this timeless dish your own.
BROCCOLI, RICE, CHEESE, AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This is a delicious twist to broccoli, rice, and cheese casserole, and is VERY easy to make. You can also cut this in half. I use the 1 can cream of mushroom soup when I make half. You can also leave out the onion. It just gives it a little added flavor, but is still very good without it.
Provided by Heather
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Mix in the instant rice, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, mix the prepared rice, chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, butter, milk, broccoli, onion, and processed cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Stir halfway through cooking to help cheese melt evenly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 756.1 calories, Carbohydrate 82.7 g, Cholesterol 109.5 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1642.3 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
EASY BAKED CHICKEN, RICE, AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
No-fuss weeknight chicken casserole meal which covers all the bases...budget, taste, and ease.
Provided by B's Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Combine chicken, soup, broccoli, rice, and water in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, stir, top with Cheddar cheese, and cover again. Continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center, rice is tender, and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 649.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE
This lighter, fresher version of the classic chicken casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add mushrooms and salt; continue to cook 4 to 6 minutes or until any liquid evaporates and mushrooms are brown. Add broccoli; cook 30 seconds to 1 minute or until bright green. Transfer mixture to large bowl.
- Add rice to bowl. Stir to combine. Stir in chicken.
- In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over melted butter; add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat with whisk. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture turns light brown. Slowly beat in milk with whisk 2 tablespoons at a time until smooth and combined. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Continue to cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
- Slowly beat sour cream and Cheddar cheese into sauce mixture with whisk. Reserve 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; set aside. Beat remaining Parmesan cheese into milk mixture. Add to bowl with chicken and vegetables; stir to combine. Pour into baking dish; spread evenly.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN BROCCOLI RICE AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
3/18/13. I've updated this recipe to include alternate choices for the canned chicken the original recipe called for. Lately, I've been using store bought rotisserie chicken. I've seen a lot of recipes for broccoli, cheese and rice casseroles. However, this takes it from a side dish to a main meal casserole. It fills up the sink with dirty dishes, but that is the only draw back. You can make umpteen variations to customize the taste to your liking. I will offer substitution possibilities in the instructions.
Provided by LifeAfter40
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain 2 cans of chicken breast meat (You can substitute home boiled chicken or rotisserie- just chop it small).
- Boil broccoli till tender; drain.
- Boil rice. (You can substitute a packet of broccoli cheese rice mix such as Lipton's. Depending on amount of rice you want, might want to make two packets).
- Melt margarine in large frying pan. Saute onions till glassy. Add both soups and stir well. Add cheese and mix till melted. Remove from heat.
- Lightly grease a 13 x 9 glass dish.
- Spread rice evenly over bottom of dish.
- Spread broccoli over rice layer.
- Pour 1/3 of cheese sauce over the broccoli and rice and spread evenly.
- Spread chicken on top of cheese sauce and top with remaining sauce.
- If desired, sprinkle more shredded cheese on top.
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
CHEESY BROCCOLI, CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
Provided by Virginia Willis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the panko and half of the cheese. Set aside.
- Heat the stock, milk, bay leaf and thyme in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming. Keep warm while you prepare the vegetables. (You can skip infusing the liquid with the herbs if you like, but it does need to be warmed so it doesn't make lumpy gravy when you add it to the flour.)
- Heat the butter in a large ovenproof and flame-proof casserole or skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the flour and stir to combine. (The mixture will be dry.)
- Remove the bay leaf and thyme from the stock mixture. Whisk the stock into the flour and vegetables. Add the remaining cup of cheese and stir until smooth. Add the rice and stir to combine. Add the sour cream, cayenne and nutmeg; stir until smooth. Place the 6 pieces of chicken in the casserole and snuggle them into the rice. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Bake until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup of water. Cover and microwave until the broccoli is just tender and bright green, about 2 minutes, depending on the strength of your microwave. Drain the broccoli and keep warm.
- Once the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, remove the casserole from the oven and stir in the broccoli. (It's easiest if you transfer the chicken to a plate first, then stir in the broccoli, then pop the chicken back on top.) Smooth the top and sprinkle with the reserved panko-cheese mixture. Return to the oven and bake until the topping is golden brown, about 15 minutes longer. Place the casserole on a rack to cool slightly before serving.
CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Therese Crosby
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 56m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter over high heat, add chopped mushrooms.
- Cook and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Add onion and chicken pieces.
- Reduce heat to medium high and cook until chicken is just cooked through.
- Stir in garlic and cook for about a minute longer.
- Add undiluted chicken soup and velveeta cheese, stir until cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and add cooked rice, thawed broccoli, sour cream, and pepper.
- Spoon mixture together and spoon into casserole dish sprayed with cooking oil.
- Spread shredded cheese over top and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
- NOTE: Instant rice makes this a quick and easy recipe.
- Instant rice can be made in the microwave in about 4 minutes while the chicken is cooking.
- If you prefer other rice then make it ahead of time.
TOO EASY CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE
A delicious one dish meal that is full of flavor and will be cooked in less than 1 hour. The only prep time is for 2 cups of water to boil; and make sure the chicken is thawed if previously frozen. I got this recipe from my Brand Named Best Loved Casseroles book, in the "Dinner in Minutes" chapter.
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and boil water.
- In a 13x9 casserole dish, combine rice and contents of seasoning packet; add boiling water to dish and mix well.
- Add chicken, sprinkle with garlic powder; cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Add broccoli and cheese; cover and continue to bake for another 8-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE
Have weeknight what-to-make woes? No more! This ultra-easy casserole can be made with ingredients that are easily available-and often right in your refrigerator. Chicken breasts provide tender, juicy protein while onions and broccoli make flavorful and familiar veggie additions that are right in the comfort zone for eaters of all ages. Using a base of uncooked rice makes it even easier to kick-start dinner without any extra steps. Chicken and rice casserole is a family favorite for a number of reasons-ease of preparation, ease of cleanup and guaranteed clean plates among them-and this variation on the classic is sure to be a regular in your dinner rotation in no time.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread rice evenly in baking dish. Arrange chicken evenly over rice. Top chicken with broccoli and onions.
- In small bowl, mix broth and chicken seasoning. Pour mixture evenly over rice in baking dish; cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes.
- Stir cheese and whipping cream into chicken mixture in casserole. Replace foil; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until rice is tender, chicken is no longer pink in center and mixture is heated to at least 165°F in center of casserole. Stir; top with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
PORK, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE
I made this up one night when I had leftover pork roast that I had cooked in my slow cooker and frozen. Pork, broccoli and rice with a hint of curry. It's very homey and easy to make ahead of time.
Provided by JULIE NOYES
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place rice and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cubed pork, rice and broccoli. Stir in the cream of celery soup and mayonnaise, then season with pepper and curry powder. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until evenly heated through. Remove the aluminum foil for the last 5 minutes in the oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 714.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
LOW-CARB CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI AND "RICE" CASSEROLE
Make and share this Low-Carb Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and "Rice" Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Stephsfanny
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the chicken breasts (we prefer to grill or saute ours, but we often boil or microwave them if we're running late), seasoned to taste (we like salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper), and dice.
- Steam broccoli florets.
- Cook riced cauliflower.
- Melt neufchatel cheese in a pot on medium heat with half of the chicken broth, chicken bouillon, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Boil the mushrooms in a saute pan in the rest of the chicken broth until cooked and strain the mushrooms, saving the liquid.
- Whisk the Greek yogurt into the cream cheese mixture and warm.
- Pour the mushroom flavored chicken broth into the cheese mixture and whisk until smooth (you may include the mushrooms in the casserole, but if your kids are picky like ours, you may opt to leave them out).
- Layer the casserole in a 9x13 baking dish in the following order (from bottom to top): cauliflower rice, diced chicken, steamed broccoli, cheese sauce (poured evenly over the top), shredded cheese.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
BROCCOLI, HAM, AND RICE CASSEROLE
Re-purpose your leftovers in this delicious, down-home style casserole! Take cooked broccoli, ham, and rice and turn it into a dish your family will love.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until fragrant and almost translucent, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle flour over onion, then cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add milk gradually, whisking constantly to keep mixture from becoming lumpy. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, about 15 minutes.
- Add Colby-Jack cheese and cook and stir until cheese is melted and sauce begins to bubble, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Combine broccoli, ham, and rice in a large bowl. Add cheese mixture and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Top with crushed crackers, sliced almonds, and crumbled bacon.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 952.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
VELVEETA, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE
this recipe has Velveeta instead of cheez whiz and reg. rice instead of instant rice which I think gives it a much better flavor. My family LOVES it!!!
Provided by Lori Allred
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. cook broccoli according to package directions, and drain.
- 2. add cheese, cooked rice and soup.
- 3. add finely chopped onion and celery if you want them.
- 4. Mix well and pour into a casserole dish.
- 5. bake at 375 until bubbling on top.
LOW-FAT BROCCOLI, RICE AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Low-Fat Broccoli, Rice And Cheese Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gingerbear
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 14 1/2 cup servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9X13-inch baking dish with buttered flavored cooking spray.
- Set aside.
- Spray a medium skillet with butter flavored spray.
- Saute celery and onion over medium heat until onion is clear.
- Transfer onion and celery to a large mixing bowl.
- Add soups and cheese.
- Stir until well blended.
- Add remaining ingredients and pour into prepared pan.
- Bake uncovered 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
GLUTEN FREE CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE
This is a quick, easy way leftover chicken and leftover rice... you my add seasonings according to you preference. If you like, you can add cream cheese and/or Parmesan cheese to the roux for an Alfredo-like casserole. Instead of using canned cream of chicken (or any "cream of" soup), a very easy roux is made from cornstarch,...
Provided by Nancilee Iozzia
Categories Casseroles
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Combine chicken, broccoli and rice in an ovenproof casserole dish. Toss to mix.
- 2. To make the roux: melt the butter in a medium size saucepan. Add the cornstarch and blend thoroughly. While blending, add the milk and seasonings. Continue stirring until a cream soup consistency is reached. At this point, you may add the cheese(s). Since the cheese will thicken the sauce, you may have to add more milk.
- 3. Pour the sauce over the chicken/broccoli/rice mixture. Top with gluten free bread crumbs.
- 4. Bake in pre-heated 350 F oven, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes (depending upon your oven). Remove from oven and serve.
GREEN RICE -BROCCOLI RICE AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
This a dish that is great served any time of year .But we make it mostly for the Holiday's.I started making this dish when my brothers were young,and they still love it today...
Provided by Mary R Morris
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Saute mushroom,s onions and celery in butter .Cook rice according to package directions.Mix all ingredients .Put in a 2-quart baking dish.Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or untill bubbly in middle
- 2. Cook rice according to package directions. Mix all ingredients including the broccoli.
- 3. Put into a 2 quart baking dish, dot with butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until bubbly in the middle.
- 4. I often will double or triple this recipe if I am serving a large group.
BROCCOLI , CAULIFLOWER AND RICE CASSEROLE
Easy and quick to prepare. Grandmother's recipe she made for us, it's how she got us to eat our vegetables.
Provided by Gretchen Lauro
Categories Cauliflower
Time 1h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook rice according to instructions.
- Layer all ingredients ending with cheese.
- Cover and bake at 350F for 1 hour.
BROCCOLI AND CHEESE RICE CASSEROLE
My hubby is a big rice fan, and this is one of his favorite kinds. Great for the holidays and potluck dinners.
Provided by SlipC
Categories Rice
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onion, celery and broccoli in butter for 3-5 minutes, Stir in cheese, soup, and milk until smooth.
- Place rice in greased 8-inch square baking dish.
- Pour cheese mixture over rice, do not stir.
- Bake uncovered at 325°F for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
HAMBURGER BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE
Provided by whodunnit
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Saute onions in butter. Brown hamburger. Cook broccoli and rice. Mix together broccoli, rice, mushroom soup and onions. In 2-3 quart casserole dish. Spread hamburger in bottom of dish, top with sliced cheese, top with broccoli and rice mixture, top with more sliced cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until cheese melted and bubbly.
BROCCOLI RICE AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
No canned soup or cheese whiz needed for this one, but still easy to make! You could substitute 4 cups frozen broccoli flowerets, just cook them and break them up more.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease/spray a casserole dish; set aside.
- Place your 3 cups hot cooked rice in a large bowl and set aside.
- Steam/microwave the broccoli flowerets until fork-tender; drain (you should have 4 cups cooked flowerets) and place in bowl with hot cooked rice; set a side.
- In a small saucepan, over med-low heat, melt butter; add onion and saute for about 3-4 minutes. Add in milk and beaten egg; stir well. Add in the cheese, salt, pepper and paprika. Continue to cook, stirring often, until cheese is melted. Pour this mixture over broccoli and rice in the large bowl. Stir together well to evenly coat.
- Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes.
BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE
I got this recipe out of Jack Daniel's Spirit of Tennessee cookbook. This is Helen Daniel's recipe who is a retired cook from Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House in Lynchburg, TN. If you are planning a trip to that area it is a must that you call and make reservations to eat lunch there. Meals are served at 1 p.m. daily family style with a host at the table who will explain a little of the area history. I have also listed their website here. http://www.jackdaniels.co.uk/tennesseetable/visit.htm
Provided by Petdrwife
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Saute onion in butter.
- Add broccoli, rice, soup, milk and half the cheese.
- Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake 10 minutes longer.
Tips:
- Use fresh, crisp broccoli for the best flavor and texture.
- Cut the broccoli into small florets so that they cook evenly.
- If you don't have any cheddar cheese on hand, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as mozzarella or Parmesan.
- To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and then cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- When you're ready to bake the casserole, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before putting it in the oven.
- Serve the casserole hot, with a side of your favorite salad.
Conclusion:
Broccoli and rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice and broccoli. With its creamy sauce, cheesy topping, and tender vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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