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    Home » Main » Chicken Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole

    Chicken Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole

    Published: May 12, 2025 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This quick and delicious Chicken Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole requires almost no prep and is a one dish, dump and bake meal that tastes just like mom used to make. Simplify those busy weeknights by adding this comfort food favorite to your dinner rotation. Dinner has never been easier!

    Serving spoon being lifted over a baking dish with cheesy broccoli chicken casserole inside.

    Original post: 2019 | Updated: May 2025

    Why You’ll Love This Cozy Weeknight Casserole

    • Pure comfort food at its best. Even picky eaters love this!
    • One pan dinner – The perfect recipe for family meals or when hosting a large group.
    • No pre-cooking ingredients. Just dump and bake – the perfect weeknight casserole!
    • Just a few min of prep and just over an hour in the oven. 

    When I was growing up, my mom made a delicious Chicken Rice Casserole that was one of my all-time favorite meals (still is). Not only is it ridiculously tasty, but I was always amazed (still am) that uncooked rice, raw chicken and a few other simple ingredients can be thrown into a single dish and turn out perfectly cooked.

    That was my goal with this Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, as well. To create a one-pan, dump and bake easy meal that is comfort food at its finest. Because I know the last thing you need is some complicated recipe taking up your precious time.

    This tender chicken casserole is a life-saver for large family dinners or hosting a group. There is literally no prep involved. Throw all of the ingredients into the same dish and when you pull it out of the oven it will be cooked through and absolutely perfect. It still amazes me, Mom.

    Creamy Chicken Casserole Ingredients

    Remember, no pre-cooking is necessary whatsoever. Simply cut the uncooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and throw them into the casserole dish with the rice uncooked and other ingredients to make this amazingly creamy dish!

    Ingredients for cheesy chicken broccoli casserole lined up on a white counter.

    Cream of chicken soup – Or cream of mushroom or cream of broccoli soup.

    Chicken broth – Or stock or vegetable broth.

    Milk – Any variety.

    Skinless chicken breast – Uncooked and cubed.

    Frozen baby broccoli florets – No need to thaw; see sub section for tips using fresh broccoli. 

    White rice – Uncooked; can replace with brown rice. See sub section.

    Dry onion soup mix

    Sharp cheddar cheese – Or another variety of melty cheese.

    How To Make Chicken Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole

    This is a slightly shorter form of the full directions found in the recipe card below.

    Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375 and coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. 

    Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine the soup, broth and milk. Mix well and set aside.

    Step 3

    Get your prepared pan and add a single layer of cubed chicken, followed by broccoli and uncooked rice. 

    A layer of frozen broccoli in a baking dish, with a layer of white rice over the top.

    Pour the soup mixture over the entire casserole, ensuring the rice is covered by liquid. Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the top 

    Broccoli, rice, soup, dry soup mix all mixed together in a baking dish before baking.

    Step 4

    Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour.

    Step 5

    Carefully remove foil, top with cheese and bake for additional 10-15 minutes – until rice is cooked through and cheese is melted. 

    A few big spoonfuls have been removed from a cheesy broccoli rice casserole.

    Recipe Notes and Tips

    • Frozen broccoli can be replaced with fresh broccoli florets. Use approximately 2 cups of small fresh florets to replace the package of frozen broccoli in the recipe.
    • If you use brown rice instead of white, increase the amount of milk in the recipe to 3/4 cup and increase initial cooking time (while pan is covered) to 1 hour, 10 minutes.
    • You can also top this cheesy casserole with bread crumbs, crumbled buttery cracker or crushed corn flakes.

    How To Add Flavor

    This easy dinner recipe is super flavorful on its own, but you can add spices/seasonings of  your choice, a little salt and black pepper or Italian seasoning go a long way. 

    You can also add cooked bacon or chopped ham pieces when adding the cheese at the end.

    How to Make This Dish More Healthy

    There are a few things you can do to cut down on the calories, salt and fat in this easy casserole recipe:

    • Cut the amount of cheese used in the recipe by half.
    • Use low-sodium chicken soup and chicken broth.
    • Use low fat products where applicable.
    • Replace white rice with brown rice. See specifics in the substitution section.
    • Add more veggies!

    What to Serve with Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    The great thing about this meal is that it’s an all-in-one dish and a complete meal on its own. You can add an extra helping of veggies such as Roasted Veggies or maybe some delicious steamed artichokes.

    I also highly recommend serving this casserole with some Sweet Soft Dinner Rolls or Homemade Garlic Bread.

    How To Store Leftover Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Allow casserole to cool completely and either cover the baking dish with foil or transfer leftovers to an air-tight container. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

    How To Freeze This Casserole

    Freeze unbaked – Assemble the layers as directed in an aluminum baking pan and wrap tightly in foil. Place into resealable freezer bags and freeze for 3-4 months. 

    When you are ready to enjoy the casserole, let it thaw completely (preferably in the fridge overnight) and bake as directed on the recipe.

    Freeze baked – Assemble the layers and bake as directed in an aluminum baking pan. Let the casserole cool completely and wrap tightly in foil. Place into resealable freezer bags and freeze for 3-4 months. 

    When you are ready for the casserole, let it thaw completely (preferably in the fridge overnight). Reheat in a 350 degree F oven uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

    How to Reheat Chicken Casserole

    Reheat leftovers in the oven or the microwave.

    In the oven – place leftovers in a baking dish or pie plate and cover with foil. Place in a preheated 375° oven for 15-20 minutes or until hot.

    In the microwave – Heat in a microwave safe dish for 2 minutes on high heat. Stir and heat for another minute if necessary.

    Serving spoon inside a cheesy casserole with rice and broccoli.

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    Chicken Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole

    This quick and delicious Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole requires almost no prep and is a one dish, dump and bake meal that tastes just like mom used to make. Simplify those busy weeknights by adding this comfort food favorite to your dinner rotation. Dinner has never been easier!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 304.5kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
    • 15 oz chicken broth
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1 lb chicken breasts uncooked and cubed
    • 14 oz frozen baby broccoli florets no need to thaw
    • 1 cup white rice uncooked
    • 1 oz dry onion soup mix
    • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, combine the soup, broth and milk. Mix well and set aside.
    • Add a single layer of chicken, followed by frozen broccoli and uncooked rice to the prepared pan. Pour the soup mixture over the top, ensuring the rice is covered by liquid.
    • Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the top and cover tightly with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
    • Remove foil, top with the cheese and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until rice is cooked through and cheese is melted. Serve immediately!

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    Notes

    • Frozen broccoli can be replaced with fresh broccoli florets. Use approximately 2 cups of small fresh florets to replace the package of frozen broccoli in the recipe.
    • If you use brown rice instead of white, increase the amount of milk in the recipe to 3/4 cup and increase initial cooking time (while pan is covered) to 1 hour, 10 minutes.
    • You can also top this cheesy casserole with bread crumbs, crumbled buttery cracker or crushed corn flakes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.99g | Protein: 27.8g | Fat: 14.12g | Saturated Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 81.07mg | Sodium: 1015.97mg | Fiber: 1.95g | Sugar: 2.25g
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    Comments

    1. Sheri

      April 02, 2024 at 7:36 am

      Can I use a rotisserie chicken instead of uncooked and just add it at the end?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        April 02, 2024 at 10:32 am

        Hey Sheri! This sounds like a great time saving idea to me!

        Reply
    2. June

      January 15, 2024 at 12:01 pm

      I also added Italian style panko Bread crumbs with melted butter for a crunchy topping.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        January 15, 2024 at 7:20 pm

        That’s a great addition. Thanks for sharing, June!

        Reply
    3. Alannah

      May 11, 2023 at 6:52 pm

      I made this and it came out super liquidy, what could i have done wrong?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        May 11, 2023 at 9:42 pm

        I’m sorry, that’s so frustrating when a dish for dinner doesn’t come out right. It could be just the oven didn’t heat up strong enough, maybe the measurements were not close and more liquid was in it. I would have just left it cook longer in the oven until it got to the right consistency.

        Reply
    4. Ami

      December 05, 2022 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is great! Have a few changes I’ve made that I really like. A comment though – the chicken is always dry and flavorless – any suggestions?

      I combine all the ingredients except for the chicken together first in a big bowl. I’ve done it with lots more broccoli and I’ve done it where I’ve added cauliflower. I also add cheese to the initial mixture in addition to the topping cheese. And I’ve used cream of chicken and mushroom and just cream of mushroom when I just had that. Except for the dry chicken, I absolutely love this recipe. I think the onion soup mix is the key to making this outstanding!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        December 05, 2022 at 5:56 pm

        I’m sorry to hear that you had dry chicken after baking with all that deliciousness. I like the ease of using frozen chicken in this recipe however you can use fresh chicken as another way to keep it juicy and flavorful. Marinading chicken in buttermilk (and homemade buttermilk works perfectly!) for 30 min + can also help with juicy chicken. Give those a try!

        Reply
    5. Ruth

      September 02, 2022 at 9:39 pm

      When I cook rice I use what is called ‘Converted Rice” such a Uncle Ben’s. Can this 20 minute rice be used in your One Pan Broccoli Rice casserole. I am so anxious to try it.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        September 05, 2022 at 10:56 pm

        Hi Ruth, great question. This recipe does not use a quick rice, so your rice would become mushy. You could omit the rice, bake it and then stir in the rice 20 min before it’s done. Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    6. karly

      January 16, 2019 at 6:16 pm

      So good! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        January 17, 2019 at 12:08 am

        You’re welcome!!

        Reply
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