Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole: A Nutritious and Flavorful One-Pot Meal
Indulge in the delightful flavors and textures of broccoli rice cheese casserole, a wholesome and versatile dish that combines the goodness of broccoli, rice, and cheese in a creamy and comforting embrace. This all-in-one casserole is not only a culinary delight but also a nutritional powerhouse, brimming with essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Dive into a symphony of flavors as tender broccoli florets, fluffy rice, and gooey cheese harmoniously blend together, creating a delectable experience with every bite. Whether you're seeking a comforting family meal, a potluck favorite, or a quick and easy weeknight dinner, this broccoli rice cheese casserole is sure to satisfy. Discover the culinary journey that awaits, with variations and tips to tailor this dish to your preferences and dietary needs.
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
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.
BROCCOLI, CHEESE, RICE CASSEROLE WITH CHICKEN
Make and share this Broccoli, Cheese, Rice Casserole With Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ThePepper
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 32m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease glass 2 quart cake pan.
- Chop 2 cups frozen broccoli florets into small pieces, you can thaw for better cutting.
- Mix in pan cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, rice, water broccoli, and 1 1/2 cups of cheese.
- Smooth evenly in dish.
- Place the THAWED UNCOOKED chicken breast on top of the mixture.
- Season with whatever spices you like; for a kick, I always put chile power, crushed peppers, and garlic salt.
- Around the chicken put the remaining cheese to cover the mixture, but not the chicken.
- Place in over, do not cover, and bake for 25 minutes.
- The chicken will be fully cooked and the broccoli cheese rice mixture will be creamy and cooked as well.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.9, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 132.3, Sodium 1186.1, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 48.9
RUTHS HOLIDAY BROCCOLI CHEESE CASSEROLE (NO RICE)
This recipe was given to me by a friend of my Mother's and it combines the perfect partners of broccoli and cheese to make broccoli "a star".
Provided by Ishi3179
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook broccoli until tender but not overcooked; drain well.
- Place cooked broccoli into a pre-sprayed casserole dish.
- Mix cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, onion, and 1 cup of shredded cheese together.
- Pour over the broccoli in the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle desired amount of croutons over the top.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
- You may substitute cauliflower for the broccoli.
- I sometimes add cooked turkey, chicken or ham for a complete one dish meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.2, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 762.1, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 17.5, Sugar 8.9, Protein 22
RICE, BROCCOLI, & CHEESE CASSEROLE
This creamy casserole persuaded me to start eating my vegetables. It uses items you might already have stocked in the kitchen. Thanks, mom.
Provided by misfit
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix everything in a big casserole dish.
- Bake at 375°F, for 45 minutes.
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.
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 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.
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.
NO CHEESE-WHIZ BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE
My sister-in-law served this at a family function and it's been a hit ever since. No Cheese Whiz, just real cheddar cheese. Delicious, and kid-friendly. My now-grown son would request this when he came home from college. This recipe is very adaptable as well - add crushed Ritz crackers or panko crumbs on top during the last 5 minutes of cooking for a crunchy topping. Add bacon bits to the mixture for some extra flavor, or add a couple teaspoons of hot sauce for some heat. I also have used brown rice successfully with this recipe, and frozen broccoli cuts instead of chopped.
Provided by jaynine
Categories Rice
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook onion in butter in large skillet until soft.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook just until cheese is melted.
- Put in 2 quart casserole dish.
- Bake at 350 (uncovered) for 1 hour.
- To make ahead and freeze: Mix all ingredients together (start with your rice cooked, not raw) and spoon into two or even three smaller casserole dishes, cover, label and freeze. If you thaw overnight, just cook the one hour. If cooking from frozen state, add ten minutes or so, check for doneness. Many thanks to Tornado Ali, for her wonderful tips for freezing this.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.9, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 1005.3, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 16.1
BROCCOLI RICE & CHEESE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by AuntieGooper
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the butter, onion, and the chicken (if using), and saute until the chicken is just heated through. Next add in the broccoli, water, soup, cheese, and mayonnaise and gently mix until well incorporated. Add in the rice, and blend well. Turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Tips:
- Use fresh broccoli florets for the best texture and flavor.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the broccoli and celery by hand.
- Be sure to cook the broccoli and celery until they are tender but still have a bit of a crunch.
- Use a good quality cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
- If you want a creamier casserole, you can add 1/2 cup of milk or cream.
- Serve the casserole immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole is an easy and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's cheesy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover rice. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dish, give Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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