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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

A comforting and creamy casserole dish filled with shredded chicken, broccoli, and a rich cheesy layer, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb shredded chicken You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 2 cups instant rice Fast and easy to cook.
  • 2 cups chicken broth Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 can cream of onion soup Adds savory depth.
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup The creamy base.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter For richness.
  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese Melts beautifully.
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream For a luxurious feel.
  • 1/4 cup milk Helps balance creaminess.
  • 1 bag frozen broccoli For veggie goodness.
  • to taste Panko bread crumbs Optional for added crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Steam the bag of frozen broccoli in the microwave according to package instructions and drain any excess water.
  3. In a saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil, then add the instant rice, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the unsalted butter and Velveeta cheese until melted and combined.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, broccoli, and the cheesy rice mixture.
  6. Add cream of onion soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, and heavy whipping cream to the bowl and mix until creamy.
Baking
  1. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and layer the casserole mixture evenly in the dish.
  2. Optionally sprinkle Panko bread crumbs on top.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

Notes

For added flavor variations, mix in some shredded cheese on top before baking. Leftovers can be transformed into wraps with fresh greens.