Description
A comforting and easy-to-make casserole combining tender chicken, broccoli, creamy soups, cheese, and instant rice baked to perfection. This classic dish is perfect for a family dinner or potluck, delivering hearty flavors and a creamy texture in one pan.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups uncooked instant rice
- 2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 pound processed cheese food
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Rice: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the instant rice, cover the pot, and remove it from the heat. Let it stand covered for 5 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the water and become tender.
- Combine Ingredients: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, thoroughly mix the prepared instant rice with chunk chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, butter, milk, frozen chopped broccoli, chopped white onion, and processed cheese food. This mixture forms the base of your casserole.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. About halfway through the baking time, remove the casserole and stir it to ensure the cheese melts evenly throughout. Return to the oven until the cheese is fully melted and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh broccoli for frozen if preferred; steam it lightly before mixing.
- Processed cheese food provides a creamy melt; if unavailable, cheddar cheese can be used as an alternative.
- Stirring halfway during baking helps the cheese melt uniformly and prevents sticking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a lower-fat version, use low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: broccoli casserole, chicken casserole, cheesy casserole, instant rice casserole, baked casserole, easy dinner recipe
