Description
Craving a cozy, easy dinner that comes together in one dish? This Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the perfect solution for busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal prep. Packed with tender chicken, creamy rice, and vibrant broccoli, this casserole is topped with a golden, buttery cornflake crunch that seals in all the flavor and comfort. Whether you’re after a quick dinner, meal prep idea, or something the kids will love, this hearty dish checks all the boxes — satisfying, easy to make, and loaded with flavor. It’s a standout among dinner ideas and comfort food recipes.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups broccoli florets
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cornflakes
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook chicken and rice if not already prepared. Let them cool slightly.
3. Blanch fresh broccoli for 2–3 minutes or thaw and drain frozen broccoli.
4. In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Add the cooked chicken, rice, broccoli, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly.
6. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
7. Combine crushed cornflakes and melted butter, then sprinkle over the top.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
9. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to cut down prep time.
Thaw and pat dry frozen broccoli to prevent sogginess.
For best flavor and melt, shred cheese fresh instead of using pre-shredded.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg