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A serving of Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole topped with paprika and chopped parsley on a white plate, with a fork in the background.

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

5 from 9 votes
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole is creamy, comforting goodness. This chicken and broccoli rice casserole is an easy dinner recipe that doesn't take much preparation.
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Dish
Calories: 591kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 4 Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 10.5 ounces Cream of chicken soup, 1 can
  • 10.5 ounces Cream of Cheddar soup, 1 can
  • 12.6 ounces Frozen baby broccoli florets, 1 bag
  • 4 tablespoons Butter, sliced
  • 2 cups Uncooked white rice
  • 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning Blend, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375℉.
  • Coat a 9"x13" casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add the rice, chicken broth, both cans of soup, broccoli, and 1 teaspoon of All Purpose Seasoning to the baking dish; Stir to combine.
  • Arrange chicken on top of the rice mixture.
  • Place pats of butter evenly on top of rice.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining teaspoon of All Purpose Seasoning with the paprika.
  • Season the chicken with the All Purpose Seasoning mixture.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Christina's Notes

  • Don't Overcook the Broccoli: Lightly steam or cook the broccoli to retain its crisp-tender texture.
  • Season the Sauce Well: Season the cheese sauce with salt, pepper, and any desired spices.
  • Layer the Ingredients Evenly: Layer the ingredients evenly to ensure each serving has a good balance of chicken, broccoli, rice, sauce, and cheese.
  • Use a Generous Amount of Cheese: Cheese adds flavor and moisture to the casserole. You could also add some cream cheese.
  • Add a Crunchy Topping: A crunchy topping adds a delightful textural contrast on top of rice and broccoli casserole with chicken.
  • Let it Rest: Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve this Recipe With: Serve chicken rice broccoli casserole with Garlic Parmesan Green Beans, Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad or Orange Jello Salad.

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