Description
A cheesy, comforting casserole made with broccoli, rice, chicken, and creamy soup—an easy family dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 cups water
2 cups uncooked rice
1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
¼ cup butter
1 cup milk
1 small white onion, chopped
16 oz broccoli pieces
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided: 1 cup for mixing, 1 cup for topping)
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook rice according to package directions.
Mix Ingredients:
In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, butter, milk, onion, broccoli, and 1 cup shredded cheese. Mix well.
Bake:
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Add Cheese Topping:
During the last few minutes of baking, sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top. Let it melt completely.
Serve:
Remove from oven, rest for 5 minutes, and serve hot with breadsticks or a side salad.
Notes
Use frozen broccoli florets if fresh isn’t available (no need to thaw).
Swap cheddar with Colby Jack or mozzarella for a different flavor.
Add cooked bacon bits or crushed Ritz crackers on top for crunch.
Can be prepped ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
