Homemade Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Name: Homemade Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped small; 1.5 cups white rice, cooked; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; Salt and pepper to taste

A cozy, wholesome meal made entirely from scratch without any canned soups.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

Homemade Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

This chicken broccoli rice casserole is a family favorite because it feels like a warm hug on a busy weeknight. I love that it skips the processed canned soups and uses simple, real ingredients that taste so much better.

My best tip for this recipe is to use rotisserie chicken if you are short on time. It makes the prep work go by in a flash while keeping the flavor delicious.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
1.5 cups white rice, cooked
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9 by 9 inch baking dish.
2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the flour and cook for one minute.
3
Slowly pour in the chicken broth and milk while whisking constantly until the sauce thickens.
4
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and half of the shredded cheese until smooth.
5
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, broccoli, and cooked rice.
6
Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
7
Transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
8
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If you want a nice crunch, sprinkle some breadcrumbs or crushed crackers over the cheese before baking.

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