Description
A comforting chicken casserole featuring brown rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, cheesy sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups brown Minute Rice
- 5 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 0.5 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, finely diced
- 1.5 cups frozen green peas
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups 2% milk
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 ounce shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly coat your casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, broccoli, onion, carrots, peas, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Stir in the chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well-mixed.
- Gently fold in the diced chicken, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Place the casserole in the oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then dish out and enjoy.
Notes
Serve with a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight meals, family recipe, casserole dish