Chicken Broccoli Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
402 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Description
The casserole starts by sautéing chicken tenderloin pieces with onion and garlic, seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning for a balanced savory base. Uncooked long grain white rice is then added along with cream of chicken soup and chicken broth to create a creamy cooking liquid. The mixture simmers covered on the stovetop to cook the rice and chicken through.
Broccoli is stirred in halfway, maintaining a fresh texture amid the creamy rice and chicken. After cooking, cheeses including cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella are folded in for richness. A mixture of butter and crushed crackers creates a crunchy topping scattered over shredded cheddar before the dish is baked uncovered to brown the surface and crisp the topping.
This casserole offers a comforting main dish that combines protein, vegetables, and starch. It pairs well with simple side salads or steamed vegetables. The variety of cheeses and breadcrumb topping adds layers of flavor and texture, enhancing the home-cooked appeal.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter divided use
- 1 pound chicken tenderloin or chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces, raw
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
- 10 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 2 3/4 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 2 cups broccoli cut into 1/2 inch pieces, florets
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese divided use, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crackers such as Ritz, coarsely crushed, buttery
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large oven safe pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned.
- Add the onion and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Next, add the rice, cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pan and cook for 12 minutes. Uncover the pan and stir in the broccoli. Cover the pan. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Uncover the pan and stir in half the cheddar cheese, and all of the parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the crackers to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top, then add the crackers over the cheese.
- Place in the oven and bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and crackers are golden brown.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 716mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 738IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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