Hearty and Delicious, this chicken broccoli and rice bake will satisfy all appetites! Plus it's perfect for a make-ahead dinner or freezer meal.
The cold winter weather makes me want to bake. I bake breads, desserts, and dinner! Most most recent baked dish is a Chicken Broccoli and Rice Dish. The oven is perfect to have going on cold days because it just provides another source of heat! Another cold weather favorite is Ham and Rice Casserole and this Chicken Pasta Bake.
You just can't beat a warm, hearty meal when it's cold and snowy outside. I made a double batch of this chicken, broccoli and rice bake and threw one in the oven for dinner and the other in the freezer for later. Two meals without any extra work!
I usually make this on a weekend and get everything together in the morning and then put it in the refrigerator. At dinner time I pop it in the oven and dinner feels like a ready made meal!
Can I freeze this chicken casserole?
Yes! This dish can be frozen. To freeze, allow mixture to cool. Cover with foil, label and freeze.
To use pull from freezer at least 6 hours before baking to allow casserole to partially thaw. Bake for 60 minutes until bubbly.
Other delicious Chicken Recipes:
- White Chicken Chili
- Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- Baked Chicken and Rice
- Orange Chicken
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Zucchini and Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Chicken Nuggets
- Wild Rice Soup with Chicken
- Chicken Soup
- Oriental Chicken Salad
- Chicken Pasta Bake
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Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Bake
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Sherry
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 3 cups cooked chicken (chopped)
- 1 ½ cups steamed broccoli (chopped)
Topping
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pan.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over low heat until mixture begins to thicken.
- Stir in salt, pepper and sherry
- Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Add chicken and broccoli.
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add a small amount of chicken mixture to bottom of dish.
- Add rice and then top with remaining chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese
- Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
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Fred G says
Great combo for supper
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
You just can't go wrong with chicken and broccoli, Kathy! Add cheese and you have just made the perfect winter casserole!
Kathy says
It is a great combination! Thanks 🙂
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I could eat this every day! Winter feels so much warm with recipes like this!
Kathy says
Warm dishes are exactly what we need right now!
Ramona @ The Merchant Baker says
Total comfort food! And so easy to make! I love a short ingredient list 🙂
Kathy says
Thanks, Ramona! It is total comfort food!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
OMG Kathy! This looks so comforting and delicious! Perfect winter meal!
Kathy says
It is one of our favorites!
David @ Spiced says
This sounds like the epitome of comfort food, Kathy! Nice, easy and warming. I love the broccoli and Parmesan combo, so I know this would be a huge hit in our house! Stay warm, my friend!
Kathy says
It is a huge hit in our house! When we don't eat it all for dinner, it also makes great leftovers!
Amanda says
This is just what I need on these cold winter nights. Rice and cheese are wonderful together.
Kathy says
It will warm you right up!