Need a delicious chicken dinner minus the prep? This easy, cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole, with a crunchy onion topping, is the cozy dinner that daydreams are made of! It’s creamy, savory, and the perfect way to sneak more veggies into your day! Just 10 minutes of prep time, and you’re done!
Chicken Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole
This easy cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole is cozy comfort food to the max! It’s got all the savory, hearty flavors you’re craving… and is beyond delicious!
Trust me… this dreamy, creamy casserole with savory chicken, tender rice, gooey melted cheese, and a crunchy french fried onion topping will become a fast family favorite!
Kim writes: "Love this!! The crunchy onion topping is my favorite part!"
It’s also one of the tastiest ways to sneak more veggies into your day!
But what I love most about this hot and bubbly chicken broccoli rice casserole is that it requires so little effort to make.
It’s especially handy when you really need a home run kind of dinner and you don’t have a lot of time.
This simple weeknight dinner will only require 10 minutes of prep before you pop it in the oven!
Talk about easy, right?
That’s what makes it SO perfect for those busy weeknights!
Just one word of caution! When you serve up this tasty casserole, be sure to prepare yourself for a magic disappearing act.
This is one of those Easy Casserole Recipes that will have your family coming back for seconds and thirds. Just like you’ll get when you serve up this Crock Pot Broccoli Rice Casserole and cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole.
And if there happen to be any leftovers… those taste amazing the next day for lunch or an easy dinner!
So go ahead and try making this Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole. It’s SO worth it!
Now here’s what you’ll need to get started…
Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Chicken Rice Broccoli Casserole!
Add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Cooked Chicken, Cubed – Rotisserie Chicken works great, too!
- Frozen Broccoli Florets – thawed
- Cooked White Rice – Long Grain rice works the best
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Sour Cream
- Ranch Seasoning Packet – or Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Mix
- Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese – Sharp Cheddar can be substituted
- French Fried Onions – for a flavor-packed crunchy topping
- Salt – to bring out the flavors
- Pepper – optional
You’ll also need a 9×13 baking dish to get the job done, too.
How to Make Chicken Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole
You won’t believe how easy it is to make this ultimate comfort food casserole at home!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. First you’ll want to remove your broccoli florets from the freezer, so they can thaw.
2. Once they have thawed, you can preheat your oven.
3. Then spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
4. If any broccoli florets are large, simply cut into smaller, bite sized pieces.
5. Then stir your Chicken, Broccoli, Cooked Rice, Soup, Sour Cream, Ranch Seasoning and 1 cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese in a large mixing bowl, until well combined.
6. Transfer the mixture to your casserole dish, and spread it out evenly.
7. Then cover your casserole dish with aluminum foil, and bake as specified.
8. After baking for 30 minutes, remove your foil, and sprinkle casserole with remaining Shredded Cheddar Cheese and French Fried Onions.
9. Then continue baking as specified, uncovered, or until the cheese has melted.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and ENJOY your cozy casserole!
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What To Serve With This Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Try adding one of these tasty dinner sides to help complete your casserole dinner…
- Easy Crusty Dutch Oven Bread
- Easy Rosemary No Knead Bread
- Restaurant Style Bread Dipping Oil
- Fluffy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- 10 Minute Chicken Gravy OR 10 minute Brown Gravy
- Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Recipe
- Crockpot Easy Cheesy Broccoli Recipe
- Green Salad topped with Homemade Honey Balsamic Dressing
How to Store Leftover Chicken Broccoli Casserole
You can store any leftover chicken broccoli casserole in your refrigerator for up to 3 days, in an airtight container. You can also store it for up to 1 month in the freezer.
To reheat, simply transfer a portion to a microwave safe dish. Then cover it with paper towels, and reheat for 30 seconds at a time (stirring each time) until hot.
Make it extra amazing when you add a little extra cheese on top for the last few seconds of microwaving!
Chicken Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe…
One reader writes: “Makes a great weeknight dinner, and I love how easy it is”
Nancy writes: “Wonderful”
Kathy writes: “The onion topping adds so much flavor!”
Heather writes: “Soooo simple and I love that it’s cost efficient!”
Randy writes: “Yummy”
Norine writes: “So comforting!! What a great recipe!”
Lisa writes: “One of my favorite casseroles!”
Rebecca writes: “So delicious. Such a great meal. And perfect for leftovers too!”
Kim writes: “Love this!! The crunchy onion topping is my favorite part!”
Carmen writes: “Love this”
Ryan writes: “The crispy onions are a game changer.”
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Chicken Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken, cubed, (or cubed Rotisserie Chicken)
- 10 ounces Frozen Broccoli Florets, (thawed)
- 2 cups Cooked White Rice, (Long Grain Rice works the best)
- 21 1/2 ounces Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soup, (2 cans - 10¾ ounces each)
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 3 tbsp Ranch Seasoning, (or 1 oz. Ranch Packet)
- 2 cups Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
- 2 cups French Fried Onions
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Transfer completely thawed broccoli florets to cutting board, and cut up any large pieces into smaller, bite sized pieces.
- In large mixing bowl, combine Chicken, Broccoli, Cooked Rice, Soup, Sour Cream, Ranch Seasoning, and 1 cup of Cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to casserole dish, and spread out evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove foil, evenly top with remaining 1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheese, and sprinkle with French Fried Onions. Then bake UNCOVERED for 10 - 15 more minutes, or until cheese has melted.
- Season with salt and pepepr to taste, and ENJOY!
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Now wasn’t that SO easy?
This yummy casserole is packed with flavor and perfect for a delicious dinner, or entertaining company!
A BIG thanks to my sweet friend Mary Ann for sharing this fabulous recipe!
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Wow, that does look delicious and also really easy to make – frozen and cooked ingredients are such a game changer. Can’t wait to try this one out, Heidi, thank you!
You’re very welcome, Lisa! I love how quick and easy it is to put together. 🙂
My Mom makes broccoli and cheese casserole but she doesn’t put chicken in it so I’m excited to try your recipe, Heidi! We’re always looking for quick and easy meals like this now that we’re back to school so thanks for making dinner easy. Big hugs, CoCo
That’s fantastic, CoCo! Sneaking in some chicken is such a simple way to pack in the protein and keep you full longer. ENJOY!
We made this dish last night, and it was perfect. Only a small amount of leftovers which tasted wonderful the next day!
That’s fantastic, Jessica… and I’m so happy to hear that you loved it! 🙂
This Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole sounds like the ultimate comfort food! I love how simple it is to throw together, yet it has all the rich, hearty flavors that make it a family favorite.
It really is such a cinch to make!