Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a tasty dish to bring to your next potluck or family gathering, this Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is sure to impress. With tender chicken, crisp broccoli florets, a creamy sauce, and corn flake topping, every bite is a savory, satisfying treat. Give this hearty chicken, broccoli and rice casserole a try today and see for yourself why it’s the perfect meal the whole family will love!
This Chicken, Broccoli and Rice is taken with permission from 100 Creative Ways to Use Rotisserie Chicken in Everyday Meals by Trish Rosenquist.
I love an easy dinner recipe for busy weeknights. But it’s also super important that it tastes good. Because we all know that even though it might be easy, if it doesn’t live up to the family standards, they won’t eat it!
This chicken broccoli casserole recipe checks all the boxes: it’s quick, it only requires a handful of simple ingredients, and it’s delicious.
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Why Rotisserie Chicken is the Perfect Shortcut
I love what a rotisserie chicken can do for my recipes. You don’t have to cook them since they have lots of flavor, there’s plenty of meat on them, and they’re versatile. I can use one in all sorts of recipes and I know that it will always turn out really well with this great-tasting chicken.
Of course, you can always use leftover chicken, or cook up some fresh chicken breasts or chicken thighs for this recipe. But if you’re short on time, a rotisserie chicken makes up the difference!
Ingredients for Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Are you ready to make a delicious cheesy chicken broccoli casserole? Before you begin, let’s gather all the ingredients you’ll need:
- 3 cups diced rotisserie chicken
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets chopped
- 1 10 3/4- ounce can Cream of Chicken condensed soup
- 1 can water
- 2 cups cooked rice (you can use white rice or brown rice)
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar Jack cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- For the topping:
- 2 cups corn flakes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Preparing the Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Now that you have all the ingredients, it’s time to start preparing the chicken and broccoli casserole. Follow these steps to create this easy recipe:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and prepare a 9 X 13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.
- Cook the rice according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- Mix the condensed soup with the one soup can of water in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, broccoli, rice, and cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soup, water, and mayonnaise.
- Pour the soup over the chicken mixture and mix it all together with a large spoon.
- Place into the prepared casserole dish and spread the cornflakes in an even layer over the top of the casserole.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cornflakes and bake for 30 – 35 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.
Customize Your Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Want to change things up a bit? Here are some variations you can try:
Add some spice: If you like your food spicy, add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the casserole.
Use different vegetables: Instead of broccoli, try using cauliflower, zucchini, or carrots in the casserole or a combination.
Use different grains: Instead of rice, try using quinoa, farro, or barley in the casserole.
Serving Suggestions
While this is a complete meal on its own, I like to fill my plate with one of these options:
- Pair the casserole with a simple side salad to add some greens to your plate.
- Serve the casserole with a slice of crusty bread or some whole wheat rolls to make it a more filling meal.
- If you’re a cheese lover, sprinkle some extra grated Parmesan cheese or shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole before baking
How to Store Leftover Casserole
This chicken and cheesy broccoli casserole can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, simply pop it in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Can you freeze Chicken and Broccoli Casserole?
If you want to freeze the casserole, let it cool completely before wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. It can be frozen for up to 2-3 months, making this a perfect freezer meal to prep in advance.
To reheat, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and then bake it in the oven until heated through.
Can I use frozen broccoli instead of fresh broccoli in this recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen broccoli. It’s best if you thaw it before using it.
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Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3 cups broccoli florets chopped
- 10.75 ounces Cream of Chicken condensed soup mix with 1 can of water
- 2 cups cooked rice can use white of brown rice
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups corn flakes lightly crushed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and prepare a 9 X 13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.
- Cook the rice according to the directions on the package.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, broccoli, rice and cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soup, water and mayonnaise.
- Pour the soup over the chicken mixture and and with a large spoon, mix.
- Place into the prepared baking dish and evenly spread the corn flakes.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cornflakes and bake for 30 – 35 minutes, or until heated through.
Notes
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This post was originally published on June 10, 2016. It has been updated in format and with photos on October 18, 2023.
With this dinner and the other 99 recipes in this incredible cookbook, 100 Creative Ways to Use Rotisserie Chicken in Everyday Meals by Trish Rosenquist, you won’t have to worry about either of those!
This cookbook is the baby of a dear friend. I had the pleasure of meeting Trish and spending time with her last February at a blog conference. It was one of those meetings where we became fast friends and I was sorry to see the weekend end. We talked, we laughed and it’s been great to stay in touch with her.
If you’ve been following blogs (and that’s ok, you can look at others besides mine. 😉 Really.) then you may already be familiar with Trish’s, Mom on Timeout. She is SO very talented and creative that I’m inevitably drooling whenever I see one of her recipes, especially her desserts.
This girl is not messing around in the kitchen. She KNOWS her stuff!
Trish’s cookbook is great. It like a lesson in Rotisserie 101 – where to buy it, how to store it, and she even talks about the drippings! She has recipes with 5 ingredients or less, 20-minute dinners, recipes for the slow cooker, salads, sandwiches and more.
I know that this is one cookbook I’ll be going back to again and again because I know I’m not restricted to using a rotisserie chicken in these recipes, I can also prepare the chicken myself.
The recipe I chose to make from Trish’s cookbook was her Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole. I love a good casserole, know that my family will eat a chicken dish any night of the week and knew it was something you’d love as well.
I volunteered to do a review of Trish’s cookbook, and all opinions are 100% mine. Thanks for supporting us!
Comments & Reviews
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