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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

August 23, 2022 By Lilly

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A quick and easy dinner recipe your entire family will love!

If you have picky eaters at home, then you know the struggle that dinner time brings. It’s not easy making everyone happy, especially if you have kids that would prefer a bowl of Doritos for dinner.

I’m always looking for cheap dinner recipes that are effortless to throw together on busy school nights, and this cheesy rice casserole is always a hit! I’ve made this delicious recipe extra lazy with canned chicken, instant rice, and frozen broccoli. You’re welcome.

Easy healthy dinner idea for a family with picky eaters! This cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole is such a simple meal for busy weeknights. It's made extra lazy thanks to canned chicken! It's also cheap to make with just a few ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 (12.5oz) can chicken breast (drained)
  • 2 cups frozen broccoli (thawed & cut into bite size pieces)
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 (10.5oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups crushed corn flakes
  • 4 tbsp butter (melted)
  • salt, pepper & garlic powder to taste

Budget Meals | Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice Dinner Casserole -- super quick and easy to make with canned chicken, frozen broccoli, and instant rice! My picky kids love it.

1In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the corn flakes and butter. Press the mixture down into a greased 9×13 baking dish.

Easy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

2Evenly sprinkle the corn flakes over top, and then slowly drizzle with melted butter.

Quick & Easy Dinner | Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole made with a crispy corn flake topping!

3Bake uncovered in the center rack of your oven at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole is heated through and the buttered corn flakes turn golden brown.

Easy Rice Casserole... made with canned chicken, broccoli, and lots of cheddar cheese! My picky family loves this simple and quick weeknight meal. We make it often! Everyone always goes back for seconds.

Delicious! The corn flake topping adds the perfect crunch to this ultra creamy casserole. It’s just as good leftover for lunch or dinner the next day so my family usually gets at least two meals out of it. You can also leave out the chicken and serve it as a side dish with just about any protein including grilled chicken, steak, sausage, or fish.

Easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice Dinner Casserole | A family favorite! Your picky eaters are going to love this budget friendly meal. It's so easy to make thanks to canned chicken, instant rice, and frozen vegetables! It's also rather healthy especially if you use brown rice.

Feel free to experiment with any veggies you’d like! Mushrooms, corn, zucchini, squash, or any soft veggie is a good choice. Keep in mind, hard vegetables like carrots or asparagus need to be partially cooked first. Frozen veggies are generally blanched so that’s all you have to do is thaw them out, making them the lazy choice.

The Best Chicken & Rice Dinner Casserole... made with the veggies of your choice! My family loves broccoli. This amazing casserole has a delicious corn flake buttery topping that is to die for! Some serious comfort food, but healthy too!

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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice Dinner Casserole

Are you looking for quick and easy family dinner recipes on a budget? Your picky kids are going to love this creamy casserole! You can use brown or white rice, plus the veggies of your choice. I've made the recipe extra lazy thanks to canned chicken and frozen vegetables.

Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Keyword: broccoli, budget friendly, canned chicken, casserole, easy dinner, family meals, picky eaters, rice
Servings: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 (12.5oz) can chunk chicken breast (drained)
  • 2 cups frozen broccoli (thawed & cut into bite size pieces)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 (10.5oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups crushed corn flakes
  • 4 tbsp butter (melted)
  • salt, pepper, & garlic powder to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish.

  2. In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients EXCEPT for the corn flakes and melted butter.

  3. Press the mixture down into your greased baking dish, and then sprinkle the crushed corn flakes over top.

  4. Evenly drizzle with melted butter.

  5. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until it's heated through and the corn flake topping is golden brown.

Recipe Notes
  • 1-2 (10oz) cans of drained chicken will also work! That seems to be the more common size, but I buy the larger cans from Costco. You can alternatively use about 2 cups of any cooked chicken including rotisserie or grilled.
  • I recommend Instant rice if you're looking for a quick meal. 2 cups of rice only takes about 10 minutes to prepare. 
  • Any vegetables can be used for this recipe as long as they are slightly cooked or blanched first. Soft veggies such as corn, mushrooms, or zucchini can simply be thrown in the mix without cooking. 
  • This is also a great side dish for dinner! Simply leave the chicken out of the recipe and serve it with any protein such as grilled chicken, steak, sausage, bbq, or fish. 

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Looking for quick and easy family dinner ideas? You've got to add this cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole to your weekly rotation! My picky eaters love it. Plus, it's healthy, cheap, and made with just a few simple ingredients including canned chicken, brown rice, and frozen vegetables.

Your entire family is going to love this cheesy chicken broccoli rice dinner casserole! It's super quick and easy to make with just a few cheap ingredients including canned chicken, instant white or brown rice, frozen vegetables, cheddar, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup... plus a delicious buttery corn flake topping!Are you looking for budget friendly meals to make your picky family? Your kids are going to love this cheesy chicken and rice casserole! It's super quick and easy to make on busy school nights, plus it's delicious leftover for lunch or dinner the next day. You can get several meals out of it! The canned chicken makes it extra lazy. Easy Canned Chicken Dinner Recipe | Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole... a family favorite weeknight meal that is cheap and simple to make! Customize it with the veggies of your choice. I make it healthy with brown rice and lots of veggies added to the mix. My picky eaters gobble it up!

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