Description
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken, broccoli, rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese and paprika, if using.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole is a crowd-pleaser and can be customized with various proteins and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg