Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole with one surprising ingredient that makes the sauce creamy rather than watery. Uncooked rice bakes right in the dish. Feeds 8 with leftovers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneles skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 bag (12 ounces ) frozen broccoli florets
- 2 cans (10.75 ounces each) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 ounce ) onion soup mix
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook chicken until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside.2 tablespoons olive oil,2 pounds boneles skinless chicken breasts,1/2 teaspoon salt,1/4 teaspoon black pepper,1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- In a large bowl, combine both cans of cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, onion soup mix, mayonnaise, and dried thyme. Whisk until smooth.2 cans (10.75 ounces each) cream of mushroom soup,2 1/2 cups chicken broth,1 packet (1 ounce ) onion soup mix,1/2 cup mayonnaise,1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
- Add uncooked rice, cooked chicken, frozen broccoli, and half of both cheeses to the soup mixture. Stir to combine.1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice,1 bag (12 ounces ) frozen broccoli florets,1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese,1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and check if rice is tender. If rice is still firm or mixture seems soupy, stir the casserole and re-cover tightly with foil. Continue baking for 10-15 minutes until rice is fully cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for another 15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.Chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
- Note: Rice cooking times can vary. If rice isn't tender after 45 minutes, continue baking uncovered until fully cooked before adding cheese.
Notes
Pro Tip: Make sure to cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil for the first part of baking. This creates steam that helps the rice cook evenly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 488.2kcalCarbohydrates: 29.2gProtein: 33.6gFat: 25.2gSaturated Fat: 7.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.8gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 105.1mgSodium: 832.3mgPotassium: 504.5mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.6gVitamin A: 284.3IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 192.1mgIron: 1mg
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