Broccoli Rice Chicken and Cheese Casserole

Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

Yield: 6-8 servings

Category: Main Course, Casserole

Cuisine: American

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Shredded chicken
• 2 cups Instant Rice
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 can Cream of onion soup
• 1 can Cream of chicken soup
• 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
• 8 oz. Velveeta cheese food
• 1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 1 bag Frozen broccoli
• Panko bread crumbs, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook the broccoli as directed in the microwave and drain.
3. Place 2 cups of chicken broth in a saucepan on the stove over high heat and bring it to a boil.
4. Add the rice to the boiling chicken broth, remove from the heat, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
5. Stir the butter and Velveeta into the cooked rice in the saucepan.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and cooked broccoli.
7. Add the cheesy rice mixture to the mixing bowl.
8. Place the two cans of soup, milk, and heavy whipping cream into the mixing bowl. Stir everything together completely.
9. Layer the mixture into a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.
10. Top with panko bread crumbs if desired.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes until browned and bubbling.
12. Serve warm and enjoy this comforting Broccoli Rice Chicken and Cheese Casserole!

Note: Feel free to customize by adding your favorite herbs, spices, or extra cheese for additional flavor