Description
Hearty Broccoli Chicken Casserole delivers comfort and satisfaction in one wholesome dish. Creamy sauce, tender chicken, and crisp broccoli combine for a delightful meal you’ll savor with each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz/298 g) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine diced cooked chicken, tender steamed broccoli florets, fluffy rice, creamy condensed chicken soup, tangy sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, aged Parmesan, aromatic garlic powder, zesty onion powder, and seasoning.
- Transfer the blended mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even, smooth distribution across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole and scatter breadcrumbs or crushed buttery crackers for a crispy, golden topping.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges bubble enthusiastically and the cheese transforms into a molten, bronzed layer.
- Carefully remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes, enabling the ingredients to settle and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Swap white rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb, nutrient-dense alternative that adds extra protein and keeps the dish lighter.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce fat content while maintaining creamy texture and boosting protein levels for health-conscious eaters.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free cream of chicken soup and replacing breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour topping.
- Customize the protein by substituting chicken with turkey, tofu, or plant-based chicken alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg