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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Warm, hearty, and loaded with flavor, this Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a comforting one-dish meal that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese, this casserole brings the best of comfort food straight to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients:
  • Butter: 3 tbsp
  • Small onion chopped: 1
  • Fresh broccoli florets: 4 cups
  • Cooked rice: 2 cups
  • Shredded cheddar cheese: 1 cup
  • Cream of chicken soup or homemade: 1 can (10.5 oz)
  • Sour cream: ½ cup
  • Milk: 1 cup
  • Salt: ½ tsp
  • Pepper: ¼ tsp
  • Garlic powder: ½ tsp
  • Cooked chicken shredded or diced: 2 cups
Topping Ingredients:
  • Panko breadcrumbs: ½ cup
  • Grated Parmesan cheese: 2 tbsp
  • Butter melted: 3 tbsp

Method
 

Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Sauté the Vegetables
  1. Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add broccoli florets and sauté for another 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
3. Prepare the Casserole Mixture
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine sautéed broccoli and onion, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
4. Assemble the Casserole
  1. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Spread the prepared mixture evenly into the dish.
5. Add the Topping
  1. In a small bowl, mix Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and melted butter.
  2. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole.
6. Bake the Casserole
  1. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes.
  2. The casserole is done when the topping is golden brown and the dish is heated through.
7. Serve and Enjoy
  1. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley or additional cheese if desired.

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