Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our irresistible Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole. This delectable dish is a delightful melange of tender chicken, succulent broccoli florets, fluffy rice, and a luscious cheese sauce, all harmoniously baked to perfection. Each bite promises a burst of savory goodness, while the creamy cheese sauce envelops the ingredients in a warm and comforting embrace. Elevate your mealtime experience with this crowd-pleasing casserole, perfect for busy weeknights, cozy gatherings, or special occasions. Explore our diverse collection of recipes to suit your culinary preferences, from the classic Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole to tantalizing variations like the Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole and the Chicken Broccoli Casserole with Cream of Mushroom Soup. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.
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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.
CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Cheesy chicken-broccoli casserole. Eat as-is or serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
Provided by Eric Wood
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch dish.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add chicken and continue to boil until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine broccoli, cream of chicken soup, Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Drain chicken and add to broccoli mixture. Mix well. Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Add remaining Parmesan cheese on top and continue to bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 832.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 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
CHEESY BROWN RICE, BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Make a satisfying casserole out of good-for-you ingredients like broccoli and brown rice. Hint: the leftovers are just as good!
Provided by Cindy Rahe
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 10-inch round baking dish with olive oil; set aside.
- Microwave frozen broccoli on microwavable plate uncovered on High 4 minutes; set aside.
- In 10-inch skillet, heat a few teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook until golden on outsides and no longer pink in center. Remove chicken to plate. Add onion to the still-hot pan; season with salt, and cook until onion begins to soften and become translucent. Add garlic; cook 60 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, followed by flour, and stir to make a roux. Cook the roux 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly golden. Gradually beat in the chicken broth with whisk, followed by the milk, and simmer until slightly thickened into a gravy.
- Either in the skillet (if large enough), or a large mixing bowl, mix the chicken, gravy, broccoli, brown rice, and half of the cheese. Pour mixture into baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter; add remaining cheese, and spread the mixture on top of casserole.
- Bake about 20 minutes or until top is crisp and golden and casserole is bubbling around edges. Let sit a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
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.
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
CAMPBELL'S® CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
So many favorite flavors and ingredients--chicken, Cheddar cheese, and vegetables--are in this one easy casserole.
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Campbell's Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir the soup, water, rice, vegetables and onion powder in a 12 x 8 inch shallow baking dish.
- Top with chicken. Season chicken as desired. Cover.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes or until done. Top with cheese.
CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI & RICE CASSEROLE - NO CANNED SOUPS!
I modified Loves2Teach's great recipe for Cheesy Broccoli Rice (#67521) to make a main dish casserole without canned soups. Enjoy!
Provided by lolablitz
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Boil water, adding bouillon cubes.
- Add rice and broccoli and cook covered on low heat for 12-15 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, heat butter over medium heat in medium pan. Add onions and cook until softened and just starting to carmelize, about 8 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Turn off heat, add thyme, chicken, mayonnaise and milk, stirring to combine.
- Once rice mixture is ready, remove from heat and dump in 9x11" glass pyrex pan.
- Add chicken and sauce mixture, 1 1/2 cups of cheese and mix well.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Cook at 350 degrees approx 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.4, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 84.6, Sodium 707.3, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 28.3
CHEEZY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, RICE CASSEROLE
This is a delicious, easy recipe that is quite satisfying. Enjoy! My Photo's
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with non stick cooking spray.
- 2. In a medium skillet with oil, brown chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Does not have to be completely cooked. Will finish cooking in the oven.
- 3. In a large bowl add rice, soups, broth, 2 cups cheese, dried onions, 1 1/2 cup milk, seasonings such as salt and pepper, stir till blended. Now, add the chicken and broccoli. Pour into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over casserole.
- 4. In a small bowl; mix the crumbs, seasonings and butter well; set aside.
- 5. Cover casserole with foil and bake 40 - 45 minutes. Remove foil. Sprinkle crumbs atop the casserole. Continue baking till golden brown and bubbling. Check for rice tenderness. If still tough remain baking till tender. Check the center of casserole, as the edges bake sooner than the center.
- 6. Enjoy!
CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND RICE CASSEROLE
I made this chicken and broccoli casserole for my wife and two young boys and they just loved it. It was very flavorful and creamy.
Provided by BAIN77
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice, stir, cover, and remove from the heat. Let sit until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Transfer rice to a casserole dish and mix with chicken and broccoli.
- Combine condensed soup, milk, bread crumbs, garlic powder, and pepper in a mixing bowl; mix until well combined. Add to the casserole dish along with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese; mix to combine. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar over top.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 929.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
Tips:
- For a crispier topping, use Panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- Add a teaspoon of garlic powder or minced garlic to the cooked chicken for extra flavor.
- If you don't have cooked chicken, you can use a rotisserie chicken from the store. Just be sure to remove the skin and bones before adding it to the casserole.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as diced carrots, celery, or peas.
- If you're short on time, you can use a package of frozen broccoli instead of fresh broccoli.
- Serve the casserole with a side of your favorite salad or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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