This delicious casserole with chicken and broccoli is super-creamy. So, if you like creamy recipes you’re sure to love this one. Chicken and broccoli are paired with rice and broth to make it. The creaminess comes from the addition of two kinds of soup, Velveeta, butter, cream, and milk.
If you like, you can even put panko breadcrumbs on top and crisp them up for an added layer of deliciousness as well as a little crunch which offers a nice contrast in textures.
This casserole is really easy to make and the ingredients are all easy to find. You can serve this casserole for lunch or dinner. It’s hearty and delicious and all the flavors in there go so well together. You’d better make extra because for sure everyone is going to want a second bowl of this!
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
This delicious chicken and broccoli casserole is creamy comfort food at its finest. It’s really easy to make and it’s a given that everyone in the house is going to demand a second helping.
How to Serve It:
Enjoy this hot from the oven. It’s a standalone dish but you can make one or two sides if you wish.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and bake it later if you want to.
Storage Instructions:
Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and can be microwaved.
Variations and Substitutions:
You can use cauliflower in place of the broccoli or turkey instead of the chicken.
Ingredients:
- Shredded chicken
- Chicken broth
- Instant rice
- Cream of chicken soup
- Cream of onion soup
- Velveeta
- Unsalted butter
- Milk
- Heavy whipping cream
- Frozen broccoli
- Panko breadcrumbs (optional but good!)
How to make Broccoli, Rice, Chicken, and Cheese Casserole:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2. Follow the directions on the package to cook the microwave and drain off the liquid.
Step 3. Put the chicken broth in a pot and bring to a boil.
Step 4. Add the instant rice, take the pot off the heat, cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 5. Stir in the Velveeta and butter.
Step 6. Mix the chicken and broccoli in a bowl, then add the rice mixture to the bowl.
Step 7. Add the soup, milk and cream and stir to mix.
Step 8. Transfer everything into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Step 9. Top with crispy panko and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling hot.
This rich and creamy casserole is really satisfying. It’s an easy recipe which makes a cozy meal for all the family to enjoy.
Broccoli, Rice, Chicken, and Cheese Casserole
This rich and creamy casserole is really satisfying. It’s an easy recipe which makes a cozy meal for all the family to enjoy.
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound shredded chicken
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups instant rice
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of onion soup
- 8 ounces Velveeta
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 bag frozen broccoli
- Panko breadcrumbs (optional but good!)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Follow the directions on the package to cook the microwave and drain off the liquid.
- Put the chicken broth in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Add the instant rice, take the pot off the heat, cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the Velveeta and butter.
- Mix the chicken and broccoli in a bowl, then add the rice mixture to the bowl.
- Add the soup, milk and cream and stir to mix.
- Transfer everything into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Top with crispy panko and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling hot.
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.