Broccoli Rice Casserole
Broccoli Rice Casserole is a hearty main dish that contains broccoli and chicken in a creamy cheese sauce. Easy to make with simple ingredients. Original recipe by Allrecipes. Adjusted recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 181kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice Or wild rice cooked according to instructions on package.
- 2 boxes (10.8 ounces each) frozen broccoli Cooked according to instructions on package.
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1-1/4 cups whole milk Or use 2% milk.
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- salt to taste
- coarse ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter To grease baking dish.
- 3-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Mild, medium or sharp. I used medium.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare frozen broccoli according to instructions on package.
- Prepare rice according to instructions on package.
- In large saucepan, combine condensed cream of chicken soup, condensed cream of mushroom soup with 1-1/4 cups of milk. Add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Turn on low heat. Stir constantly until cheese is melted.
- Over cheese has melted, remove from heat and cover with a lid to keep warm.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Add chopped onions. Stir constantly until onions are translucent. About 2-3 minutes.
- Pour translucent onions in a large mixing bowl. Add cooked broccoli, cooked rice (white or wild), cheese mixture, preferred amounts of salt and coarse ground black pepper.
- Stir until well combined.
- Pour into a 9x13 baking dish.
- Cover top remaining 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes OR until dish is bubbly, and cheese is melted. Cooking time may vary based on oven.
- Serve hot.