Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe (No Soup)

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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe (No Soup)

Make a new favorite family dinner recipe when you try our Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe.

Prep Time20

Cook Time19

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken broccoli rice casserole easy, Chicken broccoli rice casserole no soup, Favorite family dinner recipe, Healthy chicken broccoli rice casserole

Servings:

Calories: 565kcal

Equipment

9x13-inch Baking Pan
Non-stick Cooking Spray
Large Skillet
Whisk
spatula

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter
5 cloves of garlic minced
¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2¼ cups chicken broth
3½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
3 cups cooked rice (white or brown will work)
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
12 ounces frozen broccoli pieces (1 bag) cooked according to package
fresh parsley chopped, (optional garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9x13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add in flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and mix together using a whisk.
Pour in chicken broth, whisking constantly, until the sauce begins to boil and thicken.
Stir in 2 1/2 cups shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
Add in the cooked rice, cooked chicken, and cooked broccoli. Gently fold all together.
Carefully dump the chicken broccoli rice mixture into the prepared pan.
Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese and fresh parsley, if using.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Notes

When you are making this recipe, yes it is a good idea to have it made up in advance or cook it while you are making the cheesy base for the casserole.

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