4.9 from 27 votes
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 572 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (used for casserole base)
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese , chopped
- 4 cups cubed cooked chicken (2-3 chicken breasts)
- 4 cups broccoli florets , cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces
- 3 cups cooked rice
- kosher salt to taste
- coarse ground black pepper to taste
Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted (used for only the topping)
- 2 cups buttery crackers , crushed
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
572kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
404mg
(17%)
Potassium
438mg
(13%)
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
% 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.