Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Introduction
This Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy evening meal. Packed with tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, wholesome broccoli, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce, it’s hearty, satisfying, and loved by the whole family. Easy to assemble and bake, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or for meal prep, delivering warm, cheesy goodness in every bite. Topped with optional crunchy Panko breadcrumbs, this casserole is both comforting and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
For the casserole
- 450 g cooked, shredded chicken (1 lb)
- 480 ml chicken broth (2 cups)
- 2 cups quick-cooking rice (uncooked)
- 1 (10.5 oz / 298 g) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz / 298 g) can onion soup
- 225 g Velveeta cheese, cubed (8 oz / 1 cup)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (60 g / 4 tablespoons)
- 60 ml milk (¼ cup)
- 60 ml heavy cream (¼ cup)
- 340–450 g frozen broccoli, thawed (12–16 oz)
- Panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Directions
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