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Chicken broccoli rice casserole - the image shows a white rectangular baking dish filled with a casserole dish. the dish is filled with white rice and topped with a layer of melted cheese. the cheese is a bright yellow color and appears to be melted and bubbly. on top of the cheese, there are small pieces of broccoli florets scattered throughout the dish. there are also a few pieces of chicken visible in the dish, which are also covered in the cheese. a white cloth napkin is visible on the right side of the image. the background is a white marble countertop.

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole


  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

A comforting and hearty chicken broccoli rice casserole combining tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy rice baked to perfection with melted cheese on top.


Ingredients

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2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika


Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Steam the broccoli florets until tender but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, sautéed onion and garlic, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until well combined.
Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese into the mixture.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes