Description
A comforting and hearty casserole with tender chicken, broccoli, and rice smothered in a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, and cooked rice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the soup mixture over the chicken, broccoli, and rice. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- If using breadcrumbs, sprinkle them over the cheese for a crispy topping.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.