Description
A comforting and easy-to-make cheesy chicken rice broccoli casserole that’s perfect for a family dinner. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh broccoli baked in a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Steam the broccoli florets until tender but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, sautéed onion and garlic, condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese into the mixture.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and golden.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
