Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
This Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting, cheesy, and hearty one-dish meal combining tender rotisserie chicken, fluffy rice, and nutritious broccoli, all baked to perfection with a creamy, flavorful sauce topped with a crispy buttery Cheez-Its crust. Ideal for a family dinner or meal prep, this casserole balances ease of preparation with satisfying flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken, chopped
- 1 ¼ cups uncooked long grain rice
- 2–3 cups frozen broccoli florets, defrosted and cut into smaller pieces
- 1 cup freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Sauce Ingredients
- 10.5 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 ½ tsp Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken base
Toppings & Seasonings
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cups Cheez-Its, crushed
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Tony’s Creole seasoning
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook Rice: Prepare the long grain rice according to the package directions until fully cooked and fluffy.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Main Ingredients: In the baking dish, add chopped rotisserie chicken, defrosted broccoli florets, cooked rice, salt, and cracked black pepper. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
- Make Bouillon Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the hot water and Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken base. Stir until fully dissolved and evenly mixed.
- Add Sauce Components: To the same bowl, add condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, Tony’s Creole seasoning, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Whisk Sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients together until smooth and creamy with everything fully combined.
- Combine Sauce and Casserole: Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the baking dish contents and stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients well.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake Initial Phase: Place the casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for 30 minutes until bubbling and cheese begins to melt.
- Prepare Crust Mixture: While baking, mix the crushed Cheez-Its and melted butter together in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Add Crust Topping: Remove casserole from oven after 30 minutes and evenly sprinkle the buttery Cheez-Its mixture over the top.
- Bake Final Phase: Return casserole to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole set for 5 minutes out of the oven to firm up before serving. Enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
- You can substitute fresh broccoli for frozen if preferred; just steam lightly before adding.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time and add flavor.
- Adjust the amount of Cheez-Its topping based on your desired crust thickness.
- For a spicier kick, add more Tony’s Creole seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Cover the casserole loosely with foil during the initial bake if you want a moister dish.
Keywords: Broccoli chicken casserole, cheesy chicken rice bake, rotisserie chicken casserole, easy dinner casserole, comfort food casserole, one dish meal
