Oven Baked Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
A comforting and hearty oven baked casserole featuring tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and fluffy rice all combined in a creamy sauce and baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Steam the broccoli florets until just tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, sautéed onion and garlic, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and paprika. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Fold in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese into the mixture.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.