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Welcome to the world of culinary delight! In this article, we’ll explore the secrets behind creating a scrumptious Broccoli Rice Chicken and Cheese Casserole. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Follow along as we break down the ingredients and steps to make your cooking experience enjoyable and rewarding.
Ingredients:
INGREDIENTS | QUANTITY |
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Shredded chicken | 1lb |
Instant Rice | 2C |
Chicken broth | 2C |
Cream of onion soup | 1 can |
Cream of chicken soup | 1 can |
Butter (unsalted) | ¼C |
Velveeta cheese food | 8oz |
Heavy whipping cream | ½C |
Milk | ¼C |
Frozen broccoli | 1 bag |
Panko bread crumbs (optional) | – |
Instructions:
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- Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 350 degrees to ensure it’s preheated when needed.
- Prepare Broccoli:
- Cook the frozen broccoli as directed in the microwave.
- Drain excess water after cooking.
- Preheat the Oven:
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- Cook Rice:
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil.
- Add 2 cups of instant rice to the boiling broth.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Create Cheesy Mixture:
- Stir in ¼ cup of unsalted butter and 8 oz of Velveeta cheese food into the cooked rice.
- Mix Chicken and Broccoli:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb of shredded chicken with the cooked broccoli.
- Combine Everything:
- Add the cheesy rice mixture to the mixing bowl with chicken and broccoli.
- Pour in 1 can of cream of onion soup, 1 can of cream of chicken soup, ¼ cup of milk, and ½ cup of heavy whipping cream.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cook Rice:
- Layer the Casserole:
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Layer the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Optional Crunchy Topping:
- If desired, top the casserole with panko bread crumbs for a crunchy texture.
- Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is browned and bubbling.