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Chicken Broccoli Casserole
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Chicken Broccoli Casserole

This cheesy chicken broccoli casserole is a hearty dish with tender chicken and crisp broccoli over white rice, smothered in a creamy sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli, casserole, chicken
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 835kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz broccoli 1 bag frozen or 1 medium head (about 2 cups) fresh broccoli, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion small - about ½ cup, chopped
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast about 3 breast pieces or 2 cups rotisserie cooked chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth more if needed
  • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup 1 can - or homemade
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  • Add the broccoli with some water to a microwave safe bowl, cover and cook for 6 minutes, stirring half way through.
  • Remove the broccoli from the microwave, strain and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the cubed chicken breasts, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and seasonings.
  • Cook the chicken until golden brown, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Note: if you are using rotisserie chicken, you won’t need this step.
  • Remove the chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Add the onion to the skillet and cook until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the rice and cook it until it has lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • And chicken broth to pan with the rice, stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soup, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
  • Stir the soup mixture into pan with the rice and cook until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally, about 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • While the rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • When the rice mixture is done, transfer it to the prepared baking dish.
  • Add a layer of the cooked broccoli on top and then the cooked chicken.
  • Sprinkle the top with cheese.
  • Cover with foil and cook for 20 minutes.
  • While the casserole is cooking, mix the bread crumbs and butter.
  • Remove the baking dish from oven, remove the foil, and sprinkle the top with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Return the casserole dish to oven (uncovered) and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
  • Remove and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with a salad and bread if desired.
  • Store any leftovers in refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 835kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 992mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 368mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 53g