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A serving spoon lifts a generous portion of the cheesy casserole from the glass baking dish on the white marble cooktop. Layers of melted cheese, creamy rice, and tender broccoli are visible, with gooey cheese stretching between the layers.

Broccoli Rice Chicken Cheese Bake Recipe

This Broccoli Rice Chicken Cheese Bake is the perfect creamy, cheesy comfort food. Packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and broccoli, it’s a simple, one-pan meal that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 756
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 2 10 ounce cans chunk chicken, drained
  • 1 16 ounce package frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1 pound processed cheese food cubed
  • 1 10.75 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 10.75 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter cubed
  • 1 small white onion chopped

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then add instant rice and cook as per package instructions.
    A stainless steel saucepan sits on a white marble cooktop, filled with boiling water. A wooden spoon stirs instant rice into the bubbling water, with steam rising, indicating it's cooking perfectly.
  3. Steam or microwave the broccoli until tender.
    A small glass bowl on the white marble cooktop holds freshly steamed, vibrant green chopped broccoli. A fork gently presses into a piece, revealing its tender texture, ready to be mixed into the dish.
  4. In a large bowl, mix chicken, cooked rice, broccoli, cheese, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, butter, and chopped onion.
    A large glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop is filled with drained chunk chicken, cooked rice, tender broccoli, cubed processed cheese, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, cubed butter, and chopped onion. A wooden spoon stirs the thick and creamy mixture, combining all the flavors.
  5. Stir everything together until well combined, then spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
    A greased 9×13-inch glass baking dish sits on the white marble cooktop, with the creamy chicken, rice, and broccoli mixture being spread evenly using a spatula. The surface is smooth and level, ready for baking.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden on top.
    Inside the oven at 350°F, the casserole is baking as the cheese begins to melt and bubble. The edges are turning golden brown, filling the kitchen with a delicious aroma.
  7. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
    The baked cheesy chicken broccoli casserole rests on the white marble cooktop, golden and bubbly. Steam rises from the dish, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs adds a pop of color, making it look even more appetizing.
  8. Enjoy warm with Mashed Potatoes or Cottage Cheese Flatbread for a complete meal!
    A serving spoon lifts a generous portion of the cheesy casserole from the glass baking dish on the white marble cooktop. Layers of melted cheese, creamy rice, and tender broccoli are visible, with gooey cheese stretching between the layers.