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Easy weeknight comforting fall meal, the classic broccoli cheese and rice casserole. I made this Cheez-y Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe to help families with busy weeknights.

So I used a rotisserie chicken in this recipe. However, feel free to cook and shred/chop your own chicken to add to the casserole. Another time saving tip is using frozen broccoli. The benefit of using frozen broccoli is that it is already blanched and ready to go. If you use fresh broccoli make sure to blanch the broccoli first. (Blanched: scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short time.This deactivates these enzymes so the peak quality is preserved).

Various food items on a kitchen counter, including broccoli florets, Cheez-It crackers, rice, sour cream, milk, cheese, bread, canned soup, spices, olive oil, and salt and pepper shakers.
A white baking dish with a red handle contains a pile of finely shredded cooked chicken spread across the bottom.
A red Staub baking dish contains chopped broccoli and shredded chicken. A pair of kitchen scissors rests on the edge of the dish, positioned as if being used to cut ingredients.

I love to use this dish, I have used this so much over the years and I just love it. It holds so much moisture to ensure your meal is delicious and juicy!!

A hand with red nail polish holds an open jar of Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken base over a white bowl with a red rose design. Cooked rice with green vegetables is visible on a nearby cutting board.
A person with red painted nails holds a can of Campbells Cream of Chicken Soup above a glass measuring cup filled with yellowish liquid on a wooden surface.
A glass Pyrex measuring cup filled with a yellow batter or mixture sits on a wooden surface. A red whisk with a metal handle rests in the mixture, and a wooden cutting board is partially visible in the background.
A hand with red nail polish holds a glass measuring cup of milk above a bowl of yellow batter, with a red whisk resting inside the bowl on a wooden surface.
A glass Pyrex measuring bowl filled with a creamy, speckled batter or sauce. A red and black whisk rests inside the bowl, which is sitting on a wooden surface.
A red casserole dish filled with a mixture of broccoli, rice, shredded cheese, and a creamy sauce, ready to be baked.

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šŸ¤” Common Questions

Can I use something different besides rice?

Yes, you could use Cauliflower Rice:( A low-carb option that absorbs flavors well and adds a nice texture.) or Zucchini Noodles: (If you want a lighter dish, spiralized zucchini can be a fun twist.)

Can I add vegetables to the dish?

Yes! Feel free to add more or different vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini for added flavor and nutrition.

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Cheez-y Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole

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Easy weeknight comforting fall meal, the classic broccoli cheese and rice casserole. I made this Cheez-y Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe to help families with busy weeknights.So I used a rotisserie chicken in this recipe. However, feel free to cook and shred/chop your own chicken to add to the casserole. Another time saving tip is using frozen broccoli. The benefit of using frozen broccoli is that it is already blanched and ready to go. If you use fresh broccoli make sure to blanch the broccoli first. (Blanched: scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short time.This deactivates these enzymes so the peak quality is preserved).
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 184

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rotisserie chicken chopped
  • 1 Ā¼ cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 2-3 cups frozen broccoli florets defrosted & cut into smaller pieces
  • 1 cup freshly shredded colby jack
  • 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar
  • 10.5 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • Ā½ cup milk
  • Ā½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 2 Ā½ tsp better than bouillon roasted chicken base
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 cups Cheez-Its crushed up
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Tonyā€™s Creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • Ā½ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Cook your rice according to package directions.
  2. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Then add in the chopped rotisserie chicken, broccoli, cooked rice, and salt & pepper.
  4. In a large bowl add in the hot water and the better than bouillon. Stir that together until fully combined.
  5. Then in that same bowl, add in the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, Tonys seasoning, garlic powder, italian seasoning, and the shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Whisk that together until everything is fully combined.
  7. Pour that creamy sauce over the baking dish and give everything a stir until fully incorporated.
  8. Then sprinkle over the shredded colby jack.
  9. Bake that in the oven at 350Ā°F for 30 minutes.
  10. While that’s cooking, In a bowl combine the crushed Cheez-Its and the melted butter until combined.
  11. Once it has been baking for 30 minutes, take it out, and evenly sprinkle over the buttery crushed up Cheez-Its.
  12. Then place it back in the oven and let it cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  13. Let it set for 5 minutes before serving. Make it!

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Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 369mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 236IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.1mg

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Recipe Creator & Cookbook Author

I'm Melissa Jo ā€” the recipe creator, Amazon Live host, and everyday food lover behind Melissa Jo Real Recipes. I learned to cook the old-fashioned way, watching my Italian grandmother and my mama work their magic in the kitchen, and now I share easy, saucy, no-fuss meals for real life alongside the authentic Italian family recipes I grew up on. Grab a stick of butter and let's make something delicious together.

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3 Comments

  1. It was so good! Very easy to throw together on a hectic week night & everyone loved it. Comfort food at its bestā¤ļø

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  2. 4 stars
    We all loved it. The next time I make it I am going to try substituting the Cheez-Its with Bread Crumbs. The Cheez-Its was the only part my kids thought was “weird” LOL! But they both went back for seconds!!!

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