Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe
This Pioneer Woman Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe is creamy, cheesy and very comforting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets steamed
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup breadcrumbs optional for topping
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Set your oven to 180°C. Grease a baking dish lightly with oil or butter so casserole does not stick.
Prepare ingredients
- Cook rice and chicken in advance. Steam broccoli until slightly soft but still bright green. Keep everything ready.
Mix the base
- In a large bowl, combine rice, chicken, and broccoli. Mix gently so ingredients are evenly distributed.
Make creamy sauce
- Add cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Combine everything
- Pour the sauce into rice mixture. Stir well so everything is coated evenly with the creamy mixture.
Add cheese
- Mix in half of the shredded cheddar cheese. This adds flavor inside the casserole.
Transfer to baking dish
- Pour mixture into greased baking dish. Spread evenly using a spoon for even cooking.
Add topping
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Add breadcrumbs if using for a crispy golden crust.
Bake and serve
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let it rest for few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation
- Add mushrooms or corn for extra flavor
- Use brown rice for a healthier option
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version
- Use mozzarella cheese for different taste
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt
- Add butter to breadcrumbs for crisp topping
- Do not overcook broccoli