Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
User Reviews
4.9
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
572 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a one-pan meal with a creamy sauce and crispy toppings your whole family will enjoy. Try it today!
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter used for casserole base, unsalted
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups milk whole
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese chopped, sharp
- 4 cups chicken 2-3 chicken breasts, cubed cooked
- 4 cups broccoli cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces, florets
- 3 cups rice cooked
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, coarse ground
Topping
- 4 tablespoons butter melted (used for only the topping, unsalted
- 2 cups crackers crushed, buttery
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Add the butter to a large oven safe pan and when melted whisk in the flour.
- Once the flour is completely mixed with the butter, pour in the milk slowly and whisk.
- Let reduce on medium heat until the milk is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes
- While the milk is reducing add the crushed buttery crackers to the melted butter in a small bowl.
- Add in the cheese salt and pepper and whisk until fully combined.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the rice, broccoli and chicken.
- Top with the buttery cracker mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
572kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
404mg
(17%)
Potassium
438mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1145IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
41.5mg
(46%)
Calcium
368mg
(37%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 572kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 438mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1145IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 41.5mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 368mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
27 reviews
Excellent
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