Description
This Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole is an easy homemade cozy dinner recipe that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and gooey cheese, all baked to perfection for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (about 2 large
- cooked and shredded or diced)
- Broccoli florets (2 cups fresh or frozen)
- Cooked white rice (2 cups)
- Cheddar cheese (1 cup shredded)
- Mozzarella cheese (1 cup shredded)
- Butter (2 tablespoons
- unsalted
- softened)
- All-purpose flour (2 tablespoons)
- Milk (2 cups)
- Onion powder (1 teaspoon)
- Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne
- Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup
- grated
- optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, broccoli, cooked rice, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir for about a minute to create a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with optional Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your cozy dinner!
Notes
Feel free to substitute with your favorite cheeses or vegetables. This casserole is great for using leftovers, and you can adjust spices according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 118 mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, broccoli rice cheese casserole, easy dinner recipe, homemade comfort food, cozy meal