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Easy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole for Weeknight Dinners

A close-up serving of a creamy chicken and broccoli rice casserole with a golden, melted cheese topping.
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Create a comforting, family-friendly rice casserole using simple pantry staples. This cheesy chicken and rice bake requires minimal prep time, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, sour cream, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in the cooked chicken, uncooked rice, frozen broccoli florets, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the soup mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the entire mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and the breadcrumbs (if using) over the top.
  8. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender, the casserole is bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  9. Let the rice casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, assemble the entire casserole, cover it, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10 to 15 minutes to the covered baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery soup if you prefer.
  • Use cooked wild rice instead of uncooked white rice for a Chicken Wild Rice Casserole variation, reducing the initial covered baking time by 15 minutes.

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