Fran's Broccoli Chicken Casserole

Fran's Broccoli Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, marrying tender chicken, vibrant steamed broccoli, and fluffy white rice in a rich, creamy sauce. This hearty casserole is topped with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese and golden, buttery breadcrumbs, delivering an irresistible crunch with every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings, it’s a quick and easy dish, ready in under an hour. With a luxurious blend of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and seasoning, this recipe creates a flavor-packed meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it straight out of the oven for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s sure to be a new family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 3 cups Fresh broccoli florets
• 2 cups Cooked white rice
• 2 cans Cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil and set aside.

Step 2

Steam the broccoli florets for 5-7 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken breast, steamed broccoli, and cooked rice.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the soup mixture over the chicken, broccoli, and rice in the large mixing bowl. Stir everything together until fully combined.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter, then sprinkle the mixture over the cheese layer.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy, cheesy broccoli chicken casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2784.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4253.5

Total Fat 211.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 1041.4mg	0%
Sodium 9893.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 257.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 44.7g
Protein 339.1g	0%

Vitamin D 146.4IU	0%
Calcium 2672.7mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 1879.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 31.6%

Carbs: 24.0%