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    Chicken Broccoli Casserole

    Published: Aug 17, 2022 by Kristin ยท This post may contain affiliate links. ยท 27 Comments

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    Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a one pan meal the entire family will love! Quick and easy comfort food at its finest!

    chicken broccoli casserole with French onions on top

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    • Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
    • Reasons youโ€™ll LOVE this recipe
    • Ingredients Needed for Chicken Broccoli Casserole
    • How to prepare Chicken Broccoli Casserole
    • Cream of Chicken Substitute
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Storage
    • More Casseroles to try
    • Chicken Broccoli Casserole

    Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Are you a casserole fan? If you scroll through the blog, chances are you’ll quickly realize I am! There is something so comforting about a casserole. All the tasty varieties, the ease of assembling, and of course, the leftovers! Plus, many casseroles easily freeze, which means dinner for another night!

    This casserole has been a blog favorite for many years and if I had to guess, it’s because it’s a one pan meal! Can’t beat that, right?! Easy assembly, easy clean up, and only one pan to clean afterwards! I call that a win! Simple, quick and pureย comfortย food.

    Reasons you’ll LOVE this recipe

    • The Best Comfort Food. This chicken broccoli casserole is so cheesy, totally feel-good type of dish. Itโ€™s incredibly flavorful with lots of chicken and broccoli in every bite.
    • One Pan Meal. I love these quick and easy meals. Makes dinner prep and clean up a breeze.
    • Ideal For Busy Weeknights. Get dinner on the table in no time at all with just a few ingredients and all in one pan.

    step by step on how to make chicken and broccoli casserole starting with rice, then broccoli, chicken, the cheese sauce, and french fried onions

    Ingredients Needed for Chicken Broccoli Casserole

    • Brown Rice (cooked according to package directions)
    • Broccoli, cooked and drained (you can also use a package of frozen broccoli if desired)
    • Salt
    • Chicken, cooked and diced (or shredded if desired)
    • Olive Oil
    • Cream of Chicken Soup
    • Milk
    • Black Pepper
    • Garlic Powder
    • Italian seasoning
    • French Fried Onions

    *See recipe card below for exact amounts

    How to prepare Chicken Broccoli Casserole

    1. Grease a 7 x 11 baking dish, set aside.
    2. Cook the brown rice according to directions, set aside.
    3. Cook the broccoli and drain water. Sprinkle the salt over broccoli and set aside.
    4. Cut chicken into small pieces and cook over medium high heat in the olive oil. Once cooked through, set aside. *You can also cook the chicken and shred once cooked, your choice
    5. In the same pan used to cook the chicken, add the cream of chicken soup, milk, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
    6. Heat mixture over medium heat until smooth and bubbly.
    7. To layer casserole, place brown rice on bottom of pan. Place cooked broccoli on top of rice. Place cooked chicken and top of broccoli. Pour the cream of chicken sauce on top of the chicken, making sure to cover entirely.
    8. Bake in a preheated oven, 350 degrees, for about 25 minutes.
    9. Remove from oven and sprinkle the fried onions on top evenly.
    10. Place dish back into oven for another 10 minutes, or until onions are golden brown.
    11. Remove and serve!!

    Cream of Chicken Substitute

    Don’t have cream of chicken/mushroom/broccoli/cheese on hand? No problem! Hereโ€™s how you make a quick alternative:

    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • โ…“ cup all-purpose flour
    • โ…“ cup milk
    • โ…“ cup chicken broth
    • ยผ teaspoon onion powder
    • salt and pepper to taste.

    Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the flour and mix until it turns into a paste. Whisk in the milk and chicken broth until the flour paste is dissolved. Season with onion powder, salt and pepper. Continue whisking until the soup is smooth and creamy.

    comfort food at its finest with this cheesy one pan casserole

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What can I use in place of cream of chicken soup?ย You can use cream of mushroom, cream of broccoli, and/or cheddar cheese soup (found by the cream of soups)

    Can I use Minute Rice? I highly recommend youย use regular long grain riceย instead ofย minute rice:

    • Long grain rice = creamier consistency.ย Short grain rice tends to be stickier.
    • Regular rice has higher nutritional valueย andย better flavor.

    Can I use a Rotisserie chicken? Absolutely! Simply debone the chicken and shred up the meat. This definitely saves on time.

    Can I freeze this and bake later? Yes! To do so, assemble the casserole and do not bake.ย Let it thaw for 24 hours in the fridge. Let itย sit out for 30 minutesย prior to baking orย add 10 minutes to baking time.

    How do I prepare this casserole ahead of time? This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up toย 2 daysย prior to baking.ย Let it sit out for 30 minutes prior to bakingย orย add 15 minutes to baking time.

    Storage

    -Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    -This casserole is aย great meal to freezeย and best if used within 2 monthsย of freezing.

    More Casseroles to try

    ULTIMATE Chicken Casserole

    Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

    BEST EVER Chicken and Rice Casserole

    King Ranch Chicken Casserole

    Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

    ULTIMATE Tater Tot Casserole

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    tender chicken, rice, and broccoli ccombined into a flavorful casserole

    Chicken Broccoli Casserole

    Recipe by: Kristin
    Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a one pan meal the entire family will love! Quick and easy comfort food at its finest!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 6
    Calories 384 kcal

    Equipment

    • 7 x 11 baking pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup brown rice *cooked to package directions
    • 1 head broccoli *cooked, drained, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 lb chicken *cooked/shredded (or diced)
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 can cream of chicken soup *10.75 oz can
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 cup French Fried Onions

    Instructions
     

    • Grease a 7ร—11 baking dish, set aside.
    • Cook the brown rice according to directions, set aside.
    • Cook the broccoli and drain water. Sprinkle the salt over broccoli and set aside.
    • Cut chicken into small pieces and cook over medium high heat in the olive oil. Once cooked through, set aside. *You can also cook the chicken and shred once cooked, your preference ๐Ÿ™‚
    • In the same pan used to cook the chicken, add the cream of chicken soup, milk, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
    • Heat mixture over medium heat until smooth and bubbly.
    • To layer casserole, place brown rice on bottom of pan. Place cooked broccoli on top of rice. Place cooked chicken and top of broccoli. Pour the cream of chicken sauce on top of the chicken, making sure to cover entirely.
    • Bake in a preheated oven, 350 degrees, for about 25 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and sprinkle the fried onions on top evenly.
    • Place dish back into oven for another 10 minutes, or until onions are golden brown.
    • Remove and serve!!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 723mgPotassium: 686mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 972IUVitamin C: 91mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 2mg
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    *Recipe updated 8/17/22

     

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    Comments

    1. Sharon says

      March 16, 2016 at 5:21 pm

      Could I use panko or seasoned bread crumbs, instead of the onions as a topper? Have some onion haters in my house lol

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        March 17, 2016 at 7:16 am

        For sure! It won’t have the same crunch, but the flavor will still be great!! Either of those would work perfectly!!

        Reply
    2. Carole rassi says

      July 18, 2015 at 10:23 am

      Going to make this tonight! Sounds delicious and have broccoli I need to use!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        July 18, 2015 at 11:34 am

        Oh perfect!!! Let me know how it turns out, hope you enjoy it!!

        Reply
    3. Lynda says

      June 02, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      How many servings does this make?
      What size are the servings, best guess?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        June 02, 2015 at 6:08 pm

        I would say it serves about 5 people. As for the size of each serving, my guess would be about 1 1/2 cups each
        Hope that helps!!

        Reply
    4. Kay says

      May 04, 2015 at 1:12 am

      sounds good, might add a little cheese

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        May 04, 2015 at 9:23 am

        Great idea!!

        Reply
    5. Kim MacFarlane says

      March 24, 2015 at 6:30 pm

      Can leftovers be frozen??

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        March 25, 2015 at 1:00 pm

        Yes! I typically make an extra casserole and stick it in my freezer for another night ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. Kim MacFarlane says

      March 24, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Made this for my parents supper tonight and they said it was delicious. Thanks!!!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        March 25, 2015 at 12:59 pm

        So glad they enjoyed it! Its a favorite of mine too!!

        Reply
    7. Vikena Gavalas Thigpen says

      December 14, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      I made this today for our Christmas dinner at church and it was all gone. Everyone including me, really enjoyed every bite.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        December 17, 2014 at 7:36 am

        So glad you all enjoyed it!! It is a favorite of mine for sure ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    8. Vikena Gavalas Thigpen says

      December 07, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      I look forward to making this Chicken Broccoli Casserole for Christmas

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        December 08, 2014 at 7:32 am

        Great idea!! Let us know how it turns out! Hope your family and you have a wonderful Christmas <3

        Reply
    9. Diane says

      October 19, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      The picture looks like there is bacon & cheese on top….which actually sounds delicious……lol

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        October 19, 2014 at 12:55 pm

        Although that would be yummy, I think you are seeing the toasted french onions and soup mixture ๐Ÿ™‚
        I bet that would be a great addition though, ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    10. jeanne alexander says

      October 09, 2014 at 2:08 pm

      I took this to a church potluck and everyone loved it….came home with an empty dish!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        October 09, 2014 at 6:09 pm

        Yea!!! So glad it was a hit!! An empty dish is always a great sign, hehe!! ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    11. Audrey says

      September 22, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      I made this recipe over the weekend and we thought it was delishious .will made this again.i did use the jasmine rice and added 2 small cans of mushrooms..thank you .

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        September 22, 2014 at 3:16 pm

        Yea!!! So glad your family and you enjoyed this!!! Glad it was just as yummy using the jasmine rice and I love the idea of adding mushrooms! Great thinking!!! Take care, ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    12. Lynelle Gordon says

      September 19, 2014 at 5:47 pm

      When I try to PIN this recipe it does not give the name of the casserole; it just gives a number. Why is this? It has happened before.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        September 20, 2014 at 9:57 am

        Hmmm, I am not sure why that is happening? I will send this issue to our IT guy and have him look into fixing it, ๐Ÿ™‚
        Thanks for letting us know!!

        Reply
    13. Audrey says

      September 19, 2014 at 10:23 am

      Could you use jasmine rice instead of brown?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        September 20, 2014 at 9:56 am

        Sure! As long as it is cooked prior to putting into the casserole, it should work great!

        Reply

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