Description
This Broccoli Rice Casserole is a family-friendly comfort food dish made with tender broccoli, creamy cheese sauce, and fluffy rice. It’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner that even picky eaters will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces frozen broccoli
- 10 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 4 ounces Velveeta cheese, chopped into small pieces
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×9 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the frozen broccoli according to package directions. Drain any excess liquid, then chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, cream of chicken soup, and Velveeta cheese. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the cooked rice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir again to combine thoroughly.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use brown rice or quinoa for a whole grain alternative.
- Substitute cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup for a vegetarian option.
- Add cooked chicken or turkey to make it a full meal.
- For extra flavor, mix in sautéed onions or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
