Broccoli Rice Cheese and Chicken Casserole

Delight in the comforting flavors of home-cooked goodness with this Broccoli Rice Cheese and Chicken Casserole. It’s a hearty and wholesome dish that brings together tender chicken,

nutritious broccoli, and fluffy rice, all enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Whether served as a cozy family dinner or shared at a potluck gathering, this casserole is sure to warm hearts and satisfy hungry appetites. And for those seeking a convenient and satisfying meal that’s both delicious and nourishing, this recipe is the perfect choice!

Kitchen Equipment Needed:

• Large skillet
• Casserole dish
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Saucepan

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for topping

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a casserole dish and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth to form a roux.
3. Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
4. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, to taste. Cook for an additional minute, then remove the skillet from heat.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, blanched broccoli florets, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken, rice, and broccoli mixture, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
8. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole. If desired, top with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for added crunch.
9. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
11. Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy the comforting goodness of this Broccoli Rice Cheese and Chicken Casserole, a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a favorite among family and friends. With its hearty ingredients and cheesy goodness, it’s the perfect dish for any occasion!

Broccoli Rice Cheese and Chicken Casserole

Delight in the comforting flavors of home-cooked goodness with this Broccoli Rice Cheese and Chicken Casserole. It's a hearty and wholesome dish that brings together tender chicken,

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Equipment

• Large skillet
• Casserole dish
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Saucepan

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups broccoli florets blanched
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for topping

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a casserole dish and set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth to form a roux.
• Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
• Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, to taste. Cook for an additional minute, then remove the skillet from heat.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked rice, blanched broccoli florets, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
• Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken, rice, and broccoli mixture, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
• Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole. If desired, top with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for added crunch.
• Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
• Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
• Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.