Description
Indulge in this cozy Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole, perfect for a comforting homemade dinner. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and cheesy goodness for a meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (about 2 large
- cooked and shredded or diced)
- Broccoli florets (2 cups fresh or frozen)
- Cooked white rice (2 cups)
- Cheddar cheese (1 cup shredded)
- Mozzarella cheese (1 cup shredded)
- Butter (2 tablespoons
- unsalted
- softened)
- All-purpose flour (2 tablespoons)
- Milk (2 cups)
- Onion powder (1 teaspoon)
- Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne
- Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup
- grated
- optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, broccoli, cooked rice, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken-rice mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly. Optional: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese for a crispy top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize this casserole by adding other vegetables or spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 118 mg
Keywords: Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole, Easy Homemade Casserole, Cozy Dinner Recipe, Comfort Food