Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole #Recipe

My daughter is home for the summer.  She recently graduated with an Associate’s Degree and is home making future plans.  She requested chicken broccoli rice casserole for dinner.  Of course, I had to oblige.

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chicken broccoli rice casserole

This recipe is a little more complicated than I usually like since there is more than one step.  LOL  I much prefer the “dump in the slow cooker” method of cooking.  I have to admit, though, that while this has more steps than I like, it is really easy to make.  This casserole is also at the top of my entire family’s list of dinner favorites, too.

chicken broccoli rice casserole recipe

I start by generously sprinkling Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning over my chicken breasts on a cookie sheet or similar pan.  I bake the chicken breasts until they are thoroughly cooked.  The creole seasoning bakes into the meat which flavors the casserole.

You can totally skip this step by buying rotisserie chicken or using leftover Thanksgiving turkey.  I like to buy rotisserie chicken already separated from the bone at Costco in the deli section.

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While the chicken breasts are baking, I make a pot of rice (I use Jasmine rice) and another pot of broccoli.  None of them really take too long to cook.

chicken broccoli rice casserole

Once the chicken breasts are baked and cut into bite-sized pieces, and the rice and broccoli are both cooked, I toss them together is a super huge bowl.  It is especially huge since I usually double the recipe I’m sharing here.  I add the cream soups and shredded cheese and stir them together with a large wooden spoon until well combined.

chicken broccoli rice casserole

I pour that creamy cheesy goodness into a casserole dish.  I top it with more shredded cheese… although I’m sure bread crumbs would make a nice topping as well.  I bake it until the cheese topping is completely melted.

chicken broccoli rice casserole

Are you ready to make some chicken broccoli rice casserole?  Check out the recipe below.

I realize that I could have made the recipe seem much easier by simply calling for cooked and diced chicken breasts, cooked rice, and cooked broccoli.  This always seemed fake to me since most people don’t usually have these ingredients already cooked and lying around their house.  If, however, you do have cooked chicken left over from last night (or broccoli… or rice), then certainly skipping those steps will make the recipe that much easier.

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

 

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does!  Enjoy!


About Trisha

Trisha Kilpatrick is a homeschooling mother of three. She has a degree in Education with a double major in Elementary and Special Education, but she is more proud of her countless hours of volunteer work in Children's Church. She believes that all children can learn and that, in life, simple is almost always best. *Affiliate links are used on this site. I may be compensated when you click on or buy from these links. If you have any questions, you can contact me at questions@trishadishes.com .

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