chicken casserole recipes
A delicious and hearty chicken casserole recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups minute brown rice
- 5 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 0.5 medium yellow onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 1.5 cups frozen green peas
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups 2% milk
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese divided (6 oz. and 2 oz.)
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 oz shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a large ceramic casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place minute brown rice, broccoli florets, yellow onion, carrots, and green peas on the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Heat chicken broth and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 6 oz. shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts and sauce forms.
- Pour cheese sauce over rice and vegetables. Mix well.
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and add to the casserole dish, mixing to coat in cheese sauce.
- Bake at 375ºF for 40 minutes. Top with remaining cheddar and parmesan cheese and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes.
- Let casserole rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
This hearty chicken casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners and can be customized with your favorite vegetables and cheese.