Broccoli Cheese & Rice Casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 455kcal
Cost: $15
Fluffy rice, tangy cheddar cheese, stringy mozzarella, and tender bites of fresh broccoli combine in a creamy casserole that's ready in less than 45 minutes.
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Equipment
- Medium to large saucepan or pot
- 9x9" casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1.5 cups homemade cream of chicken soup or 1-10.5 oz can of cream of chicken
- 3 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- ½ cup chiicken broth low-sodium
- 2 cups white rice cooked
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º F. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9x9” casserole dish with butter or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a medium to large saucepan or pot. Add onion and cook until they are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, another minute or so.
- Stir in cream of chicken soup and bring to a simmer. Add broccoli and stir to coat. Continue cooking until broccoli begins to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add cooked rice to the pot then stir in chicken broth and stir to combine. Stir in half of both of the cheeses. Season with salt, pepper, ground nutmeg, and ground mustard. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Pour the contents of the pot into a casserole dish and spread even with a rubber spatula.
- Add the remaining cheese to the top of the casserole then bake for 20 and the cheese is melted.
- Turn the oven to broil and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.
Notes
- Frozen broccoli can be used instead of fresh broccoli.
- Canned condensed cream of chicken soup can be used instead of the cream of chicken that is made from scratch.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 968mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 773IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 2mg