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