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Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole in a casserole dish topped with toasted panko breadcrumbs
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon, chicken flavor
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice, rinsed
  • ¾ pound broccoli florets, (about 6 cups)
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the center position. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed soup, milk, sour cream, bouillon, 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of the onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of the oregano until fully combined.

  3. Fill a large pot with 3 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the rice and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook, undisturbed, for 10 minutes. Add the broccoli to the pot without stirring, cover and cook, until rice and broccoli are tender, for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, covered, for 5 more minutes. Add broccoli and rice to the bowl with the soup mixture.

  4. Meanwhile, season chicken with pepper, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon oregano. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the bowl with rice and broccoli along with 1 cup cheddar cheese, toss to combine.

  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread out into an even layer. Sprinkle all over with the remaining cheese.

  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted.

  7. Meanwhile in a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and melted butter.

  8. Remove the casserole from the oven and increase the heat to 400°F. Sprinkle the casserole with the bread crumbs, then return the baking dish to the oven uncovered and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are golden.

  9. Serve family style.