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Overhead view of chicken-broccoli rice casserole, served as a family dinner.
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Chicken-broccoli rice casserole

Prep 15 minCook 25 minTotal 40 minDifficulty Easy

A creamy chicken, broccoli and brown-rice bake with a bubbling cheddar top and dependable leftovers.

Ingredients

Base quantities for 4 people. DinnerRoster resizes them to your household when you build a roster.

  • Cooked shredded chicken3 cups
  • Microwave brown rice2 8.8-oz pouches
  • Frozen broccoli florets12 oz
  • Shredded cheddar cheese1 1/2 cups
  • Whole milk1 1/2 cups
  • Cream cheese4 oz
  • Garlic powder1 tsp
  • Onion powder1 tsp
  • Olive oil1 tbsp
  • Scallions4

How dinner comes together

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F and lightly oil the baking dish. Microwave the rice according to its package directions.

  2. Warm the milk and cream cheese in the saucepan, whisking until smooth, then season with the garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper.

  3. Combine the chicken, hot rice, frozen broccoli, half the cheddar and the cream-cheese sauce in the baking dish.

  4. Spread the mixture evenly and scatter the remaining cheddar over the top.

  5. Bake until the center reaches 165°F, the broccoli is tender and the cheese is bubbling, 18–20 minutes.

  6. Thinly slice the scallions, scatter them over the casserole and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Estimated nutrition

Per serving. Values can vary with brands and substitutions and are not medical guidance.

720Calories
46gProtein
55gCarbs
32gFat
5gFiber

Allergens

Based on the recipe as written. Always check packaged-product labels and cross-contact warnings for your household.

  • Milk

Equipment

  • 9-by-13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan

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