Broccoli Rice Chicken and Cheese Casserole Recipe
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Shredded chicken | 1lb |
| Instant Rice | 2 cups |
| Chicken broth | 2 cups |
| Cream of onion soup | 1 can |
| Cream of chicken soup | 1 can |
| Butter (unsalted) | 1/4 cup |
| Velveeta cheese food | 8oz |
| Heavy whipping cream | 1/2 cup |
| Milk | 1/4 cup |
| Frozen broccoli | 1 bag |
| Panko bread crumbs (optional) | As desired |
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook the broccoli as directed in the microwave and drain.
- Place 2 cups of chicken broth in a saucepan on the stove over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Add the rice to the boiling chicken broth, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir the butter and Velveeta into the cooked rice in the saucepan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and cooked broccoli.
- Add the cheesy rice mixture to the mixing bowl.
- Place the two cans of soup, milk, and heavy whipping cream into the mixing bowl. Stir everything together completely.
- Layer the mixture into a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Top with Panko bread crumbs if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until browned and bubbling.
