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🥦 Broccoli, Rice, Cheese, and Chicken Casserole — A Creamy Classic Comfort Dish!

This casserole isn’t just beloved for its creamy, cheesy goodness — it also wins over busy home cooks for how quick and easy it is to make. Here’s why it deserves a place in your regular recipe rotation:

Ingredients

    • 2 cups water

    • 2 cups uncooked instant rice

    • 2 (10.1 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 (e.g., Velveeta)

Instructions

Step 1 – Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2 – Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil.
Stir in 2 cups of instant rice, cover, and remove from heat.
Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 3 – Mix the Casserole
In a 9×13 inch baking dish, combine the prepared rice, drained chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, butter, milk, frozen broccoli, chopped onion, and processed cheese.
Mix thoroughly to combine.

Step 4 – Bake
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 36 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Stir halfway through cooking to help the cheese melt evenly and ensure a smooth, creamy texture.

Notes

🍽️ How to Serve

This casserole is a full meal in itself, but it pairs nicely with:

    • A green side salad

    • Garlic bread or warm dinner rolls

    • Roasted vegetables like carrots or Brussels sprouts

    • A light fruit salad for a fresh, sweet contrast

  • Author: niold.com