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Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Casserole (From Scratch!)
A homemade recipe for chicken, broccoli and rice casserole made completely from scratch with a cheesy cream sauce and topped with buttered breadcrumbs.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 596 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (about 2 cups), divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups cubed cooked chicken 3-4 chicken breasts
- 4 cups broccoli florets about 1 pound
- 2 cups cooked rice
For the Topping
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (about ½ cup)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup plain or Panko breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat and add the sliced mushrooms. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are cooked down and all of the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the mushrooms to a separate bowl.
- In the same pan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, until the flour starts to brown a bit and smells nutty, whisking constantly. In a slow, steady stream, whisk in the milk. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer.
- Once the sauce comes to a simmer, whisk in the cheddar cheese, adding a handful at a time and whisking until completely melted before adding the next handful. Season with salt and pepper and turn off the heat.
- Add the chicken, broccoli, rice and cooked mushrooms to the sauce. Stir with a wooden spoon until everything is completely combined and evenly distributed. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the breadcrumbs (or Ritz crackers).
- Sprinkle the casserole with the ½ cup of shredded cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top of the cheese.
- Bake until browned and bubbly, about 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
596kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Sodium
388mg
(16%)
Potassium
602mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1280IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
40.6mg
(45%)
Calcium
416mg
(42%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 596
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 596kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 388mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 602mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1280IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 40.6mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 416mg | 42% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.