Tender chicken, creamy cheese, broccoli, and rice in a comforting oven-baked casserole for gatherings.
# Components:
→ Main Components
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
02 - 2 cups cooked rice, white or brown
03 - 2 cups broccoli florets, fresh blanched or frozen thawed and dried
04 - 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
06 - 0.5 cup whole milk
→ Seasonings
07 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt to taste
10 - Black pepper to taste
→ Toppings
11 - 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
# Method steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
02 - Blanch fresh broccoli florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain, or thaw frozen broccoli and pat dry.
03 - In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, rice, broccoli, 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
04 - Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 0.5 cup cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs if desired.
05 - Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the surface is golden and the dish is bubbling.
06 - Let the casserole stand for 5-10 minutes before portioning and serving.
