Description
Hearty “Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole” delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending creamy textures with savory goodness. Wholesome ingredients meld together, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Dairy and Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Seasonings:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Onion powder (to taste)
Topping:
- 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) crushed corn flakes
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter, melted
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a spacious rectangular baking vessel with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Create a harmonious blend by gently folding together tender chicken pieces, vibrant broccoli florets, creamy condensed soup, fluffy prepared rice, and richly melted cheese in the prepared dish.
- Integrate mayonnaise and selected seasonings, stirring carefully to distribute flavors uniformly throughout the mixture.
- Transform corn flakes into a delicate, crunchy topping by crushing them into fine, irregular fragments.
- Artfully scatter the crushed corn flakes across the casserole’s surface, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Drizzle melted butter gracefully over the corn flake layer, allowing it to seep and create a golden, crisp exterior.
- Transfer the assembled casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for approximately 30-35 minutes until the topping transforms into a beautiful amber-brown and the interior reaches a steaming, bubbling temperature.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest momentarily before serving, allowing the flavors to settle and intensify.
Notes
- Toast corn flakes beforehand to enhance their crunchiness and prevent sogginess during baking.
- Swap cream of chicken soup with Greek yogurt or cream cheese for a lighter, protein-rich alternative.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving option that adds extra flavor to the casserole.
- Replace regular rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb, keto-friendly version that’s equally delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg