Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
This easy Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole combines tender chicken, creamy chicken soup, rice, broccoli, and cheddar cheese in a comforting one-pan meal finished under the broiler until golden and bubbly.
Equipment
- large skillet For cooking and assembling the casserole.
- wooden spoon For stirring the chicken, rice, sauce, broccoli, and cheese.
- broiler For browning and bubbling the cheese topping.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped small
- 2 chicken breasts, chopped small
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup uncooked rice
- 10 oz cream of chicken soup
- 3 cups less salty chicken broth
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and chicken pieces, cooking until the chicken is browned and the onion becomes translucent.
- Season with salt and pepper, then cook for an additional 30 seconds to allow the flavors to meld.
- Incorporate the rice into the skillet, stirring well. Add the cream of chicken soup and 2 cups of chicken broth, mixing to combine thoroughly.
- Allow the mixture to simmer and cook the rice fully, which should take about fifteen minutes. Add more broth if necessary to ensure the rice cooks properly.
- Add the broccoli and cheddar cheese, stirring to combine. Cook for two more minutes to let the broccoli soften slightly while the cheese melts.
- Top with additional cheese and place your skillet under the broiler until the cheese turns golden brown and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving for a touch of freshness.
Notes
Add more chicken broth if needed while the rice cooks to ensure it becomes fully tender. Finish the casserole under the broiler until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.