Description
A creamy, hearty, and easy-to-make family dinner that uses leftover rotisserie chicken and frozen broccoli. This one-dish casserole is kid-approved, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (Jasmine or Basmati)
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced (rotisserie or grilled)
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional topping)
- ½ cup extra shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the white rice according to package directions until tender, then let it cool slightly.
- If using frozen broccoli, thaw and squeeze out excess moisture with paper towels. If using fresh, blanch for 2-3 minutes and chop into florets.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, diced chicken, broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. If using, toss panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden, and edges are slightly crispy.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Squeeze moisture from frozen broccoli to prevent a watery casserole. Shred your own cheese for better melting. Use leftover rice for best texture. This dish does not freeze well due to dairy and rice texture changes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
Keywords: chicken casserole, broccoli rice, family dinner, easy weeknight meal, comfort food, one-dish meal, rotisserie chicken recipe