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Home » Main Dish » Chicken Broccoli and Rice

Published: Sep 13, 2021 · Modified: Jan 23, 2023 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Chicken Broccoli and Rice

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A cheesy casserole with broccoli on a dinner plate.

Hearty and delicious, this chicken broccoli and rice casserole will satisfy all appetites! This is a perfect casserole for making ahead of time and then baking for dinner.

Make an extra dish and place in the freezer for later!

A creamy casserole filled with broccoli and chicken.
Table of Contents
Why make this casserole
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Recipe Faqs
Serving suggestions
More delicious chicken recipes
Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Bake

Why make this casserole

Chicken, broccoli and rice is a simple casserole that's a full of deliciousness. Add a salad and dinner is ready!

This recipe uses cooked chicken and cooked rice. It's a perfect dish for using leftover chicken or purchase a rotisserie chicken to use for easy preparation.

I love preparing this casserole the night before or in the morning and then all I have to do at dinner time is put it in the oven and dinner is ready in no time at all!

You just can't beat a warm, hearty meal when it's cool outside. I often make a double batch of this chicken, broccoli and rice dish and throw one in the oven for dinner and the other in the freezer for later. Two meals without any extra work!

The oven is perfect to have going on chilly days because it warms up the kitchen and this casserole will warm you up! Another cold weather favorite is Ham and Rice Casserole and this  Chicken Pasta Bake.

Key ingredients

Ingredients needed for making a chicken and rice casserole.
  • Chicken - you want diced chicken that is already cooked. Use leftovers or purchase a rotisserie chicken. You can also cook up a couple of chicken breasts too.
  • Rice - already cooked and cooled. Plan ahead and make extra rice the night before and then save for this meal. Feel free to substitute brown rice
  • Broccoli - may substitute frozen peas, if desired
  • Chicken Broth - homemade or store bought
  • Sherry wine - you can also use white wine or omit entirely

Step by step directions

  • Steam broccoli for 4-5 minutes until al dente. You may also blanch the broccoli for 2-3 minutes. Set broccoli aside for later.
  • Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes
Steamed broccoli in a pot.
Flour and butter in a pan with a whisk.
  • Whisk in chicken stock and milk and heat over medium heat until it begins to thicken
  • Add salt, pepper and sherry and then whisk in ¼ cup of parmesan cheese
A thickened white sauce in a pan.
Parmesan cheese added to a sauce.
  • Stir in chicken and broccoli
Broccoli and Chicken in a sauce.
A creamy sauce with chicken and broccoli.
  • Place half of chicken mixture in the bottom of a greased casserole dish
  • Add rice
A casserole dish with chicken and broccoli.
White rice in a casserole dish.
  • Add remaining chicken mixture
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese
A casserole with broccoli and chicken and topped with cheese.

Recipe tips

  • Taste sauce before adding chicken and broccoli. Add additional salt and pepper if needed
  • May substitute frozen peas for the broccoli. Add peas frozen to the sauce.
  • This recipe was baked in an 8 inch casserole dish. You may also use an 8 x 11 rectangular dish. Cooking time will decrease by 5-10 minutes.
  • Casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked later. After assembling casserole, cover and refrigerate. Increase baking time 10-15 minutes.
  • To freeze, cover casserole with plastic wrap and then with foil. When ready to use, allow casserole to thaw and then bake uncovered.

Recipe Faqs

How long will this casserole last?

Once baked, it will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

How far ahead of time can I prepare this dish?

Prepared this dish up to 2 days ahead of time and store in the refrigerator or up to 3 months ahead of time when stored in a freezer.

A spoonful of a cheesy casserole.

Serving suggestions

Serve this chicken casserole with a Caesar salad or a green salad with a lemon vinaigrette.

Cheesy pesto bread or breadsticks would also be great with this dish.

More delicious chicken recipes

  • Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole
  • White Chicken Chili
  • Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
  • Baked Chicken and Rice
  • Orange Chicken
  • Chicken Pot Pie
  • Chicken Pasta Bake

A blue casserole dish filled with a chicken casserole.

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A creamy casserole filled with broccoli and chicken.

Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Bake

Kathy
A creamy casserole made with cooked chicken, steamed broccoli and prepared rice.
5 from 19 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 427 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Casserole

  • 1 ½ cups broccoli (chopped)
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1½ cups milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Sherry
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 3 cups cooked chicken (chopped)
  • 3 cups cooked rice (cooled)

Topping

  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)

Instructions
 

  • Steam broccoli until al dente approximately 3-4 minutes. Set aside
    1 ½ cups broccoli
  • Melt butter in a large pan. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
    ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup flour
  • Stir in chicken broth and milk.  Simmer over low heat until mixture begins to thicken.
    1 cup chicken broth, 1½ cups milk
  • Stir in salt, pepper and sherry
    ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 Tablespoon Sherry
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese.
    ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Add chicken and broccoli. 
    1 ½ cups broccoli, 3 cups cooked chicken
  • Spray an 8 inch round baking dish (or a 2 quart sized casserole 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.
    3 cups cooked rice
  • Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese
    ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly. 

Notes

  • Taste sauce before adding chicken and broccoli. Add additional salt and pepper if needed
  • May substitute frozen peas for the broccoli. Add peas frozen to the sauce.
  • This recipe was baked in an 8 inch deep sided casserole dish. You may also use an 8 x 11 rectangular dish. Cooking time will decrease by 5-10 minutes.
  • Casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked later. After assembling casserole, cover and refrigerate. Increase baking time 10-15 minutes.
  • To freeze, cover casserole with plastic wrap and then with foil. When ready to use, allow casserole to thaw and then bake uncovered.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 25gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 527mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 1.6mg
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This recipe was originally published in January 2107. The recipe, photos and content have all been updated.

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Comments

  1. Shirley says

    November 21, 2021 at 9:49 am

    Thankyou for repeating the ingredient amounts in the instructions. So much easier than scrolling up and down.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 21, 2021 at 9:56 am

      You bet!!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Penny says

    October 21, 2021 at 8:42 am

    Hi - there are only two of us. I would like to make this into two casseroles and freeze one of them. What size pans would you think I should use? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 21, 2021 at 9:06 am

      Hi Penny,
      That's a great idea! I use a deep sided 2 quart round casserole dish for baking the whole casserole. Look for a 1 quart dish - this souffle dish should work fine. Your baking time will be reduced in a smaller pan. I'd anticipate around 15-20 minutes.
      Hope that helps!
      Enjoy,
      Kathy 🙂

      Reply
      • Penny says

        October 23, 2021 at 1:52 pm

        Thank you! I will be trying this very soon!

      • Kathy says

        October 23, 2021 at 2:10 pm

        Great!!!
        Enjoy 🙂

  3. David @ Spiced says

    September 14, 2021 at 4:55 am

    5 stars
    What is it about casseroles? They really are the epitome of comfort food! This casserole sounds fantastic, Kathy. That sauce is the perfect way to bring flavor to this recipe - perfect for these early fall days!!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 14, 2021 at 5:16 am

      I made this again over the weekend, and it's still a family favorite. So full of delicious flavors!

      Reply
  4. Fred G says

    March 23, 2019 at 8:02 am

    5 stars
    Great combo for supper

    Reply
  5. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    January 13, 2017 at 4:19 pm

    You just can't go wrong with chicken and broccoli, Kathy! Add cheese and you have just made the perfect winter casserole!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 14, 2017 at 7:17 am

      It is a great combination! Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  6. Agness of Run Agness Run says

    January 13, 2017 at 11:32 am

    I could eat this every day! Winter feels so much warm with recipes like this!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 14, 2017 at 7:16 am

      Warm dishes are exactly what we need right now!

      Reply
  7. Ramona @ The Merchant Baker says

    January 12, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    Total comfort food! And so easy to make! I love a short ingredient list 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 14, 2017 at 7:16 am

      Thanks, Ramona! It is total comfort food!

      Reply
  8. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    January 12, 2017 at 5:23 am

    OMG Kathy! This looks so comforting and delicious! Perfect winter meal!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 14, 2017 at 7:17 am

      It is one of our favorites!

      Reply
  9. David @ Spiced says

    January 12, 2017 at 4:34 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 14, 2017 at 7:21 am

      It is a huge hit in our house! When we don't eat it all for dinner, it also makes great leftovers!

      Reply
  10. Amanda says

    January 11, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    This is just what I need on these cold winter nights. Rice and cheese are wonderful together.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 11, 2017 at 6:24 pm

      It will warm you right up!

      Reply

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