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Creamy chicken broccoli rice cheese casserole baked until golden and bubbly
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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole

A creamy baked casserole made with cooked chicken, rice, broccoli, and cheese. This simple oven-baked dish is easy to prepare, reheats well, and works perfectly for family dinners or make-ahead meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 2 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
  • 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or thawed + drained
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown, slightly firm
  • Sauce
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Topping
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • ½ cup crispy fried onions optional

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Prepare all ingredients and grease your baking dish. Use cooked chicken, fully drained broccoli, and rice that is cooked but still slightly firm. Oven performance and ingredient moisture can vary, so rely on visual cues along with the time ranges in each step.
  3. Preheat Oven
  4. Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  5. Combine Base Ingredients
  6. In a large bowl, gently mix cooked chicken, broccoli, and rice.
  7. Visual cue: Ingredients should stay loose and evenly combined, not mashed.
  8. Mix the Sauce
  9. Whisk together soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  10. Visual cue: Sauce should look creamy with no lumps.
  11. Assemble
  12. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and fold gently. Stir in 1½ cups of cheese.
  13. Visual cue: Everything should look evenly coated and moist.
  14. Bake
  15. Spread mixture into the baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
  16. Bake 25–30 minutes.
  17. Visual cue: Edges should be bubbly, and cheese should be melted with light golden spots.
  18. Rest Before Serving
  19. Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving so it sets properly.
  20. Visual cue: Slices should hold their shape when scooped.