Chicken Rice and Broccoli Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
464 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Rice and Broccoli Casserole
Description
Chicken Rice and Broccoli Casserole combines cooked rice and shredded chicken with fresh broccoli florets, bound together in a creamy sauce incorporating cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and milk. This mixture is spooned into a baking dish and cooked at 350°F. The raw broccoli cooks during baking but retains some firmness, providing a subtle crunch against the softer rice and tender chicken.
Once baked, cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top and returned to the oven to melt, adding a golden, savory layer that complements the mild tang of the sauce and the fresh brightness from the lemon juice. The overall flavor is balanced and comforting, with creamy texture contrasting with the vegetable bite.
This casserole can serve as a convenient main course and pairs well with simple sides or a fresh salad. It is practical for weeknight dinners due to easy assembly and familiar ingredients.
The notes advise that the dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking, allowing for flexible meal planning. It also recommends warming the casserole fully before serving and points out that using raw broccoli helps maintain texture rather than over-softening it during cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup milk
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 cups rice prepared according to package directions, cooked, or quinoa
- 3 cups chicken use rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken or even canned chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine cream of chicken, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, milk, and salt & pepper.
- Gently stir in rice, chicken, and broccoli.
- When evenly covered in sauce, spoon the mixture into a 9x13 glass baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese, and return to oven for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve with salt, pepper, and lemon juice for garnish.
Notes
- You can prepare the casserole ahead and refrigerate it up to two days before baking.
- Reheat leftovers thoroughly in the oven at 350°F or in the microwave in short intervals.
- Adding raw broccoli keeps it slightly crispier than precooking it before baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 810IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 37.2mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 357mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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