Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, it’s sure to impress family and friends while delivering a deliciously satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup sharp cheddar + 1 cup mozzarella)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced chicken until golden brown. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add broccoli florets and uncooked rice to the skillet, then pour in chicken broth.
- In a separate bowl, mix sour cream with shredded cheese until smooth.
- Pour the cheesy mixture over the chicken-rice-broccoli combination and gently fold to combine.
- Transfer everything into a greased casserole dish and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg