4.9 from 72 votes
Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole
This creamy, comforting broccoli cheese rice casserole combines tender broccoli, fluffy rice, and melty cheese for a simple side dish that's perfect for holidays, potlucks, or family dinners. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces chopped broccoli fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese (diced) 4 ounces
- 10.75 ounces cream of chicken soup 1 can
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Place the broccoli into a steamer and steam for 5 to 7 minutes, until it turns bright green.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the cheese, cream of chicken soup, broccoli, and rice and stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is heated through.
- You can serve this dish now, or you can put it in an 8-inch square baking pan, cover, and refrigerate. When you are ready to serve, uncover and reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
535mg
(22%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
775IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
51.3mg
(57%)
Calcium
204mg
(20%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 775IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 51.3mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.