Chicken Rice Casserole
This creamy Chicken Rice Casserole is packed with tender chicken, steamed broccoli, fluffy rice, and melty cheddar cheese. Mixed with a rich blend of sour cream, milk, and seasoning, then topped with crushed corn flakes or bread crumbs for a golden, crispy finish. It’s the perfect weeknight comfort meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded or chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets lightly steamed
- 1 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 ½ cups white rice cooked
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- 1/2 cup crushed corn flakes bread crumbs optional topping
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, cream of chicken soup, cooked rice, sour cream, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- If using, top with bread crumbs or crushed corn flakes for a crunchy finish.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Helpful Tips for the Best Chicken Rice Casserole
- Use cooked or raw chicken—your choice. If you’re short on time, use leftover rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken. If baking from raw, just increase bake time slightly until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Don’t overmix the rice. Stir just enough to combine everything evenly so the texture stays light and fluffy.
- Cover while baking. Keeping it covered for most of the bake time traps moisture, ensuring tender rice and juicy chicken.
- Add cheese at the end. For a golden, bubbly top, uncover the dish and sprinkle cheese during the last 10–15 minutes.
- Let it rest before serving. Allowing the casserole to sit for a few minutes after baking helps the sauce thicken slightly and makes serving easier.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 804kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 12gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 313mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 808IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 259mgIron: 5mg
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