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.
Serving6
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter (unsalted)
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2¼ cup chicken broth
- 3½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 cup cooked rice, (white or brown will work)
- 2 cup 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 565 kcal · Carbohydrates: 33 g · Protein: 35 g · Fat: 32 g · Saturated Fat: 18 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g · Trans Fat: 0.3 g · Cholesterol: 128 mg · Sodium: 1008 mg · Potassium: 418 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 1264 IU · Vitamin C: 51 mg · Calcium: 520 mg · Iron: 2 mg