Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Bake
Few combinations say American comfort food quite like chicken, broccoli, and melted cheese. Recent recipe collections continue highlighting easy chicken-and-broccoli casseroles as practical choices for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken (chopped)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Steam the broccoli briefly until slightly tender.
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and stir for about one minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and broth until smooth.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine chicken, broccoli, rice, half of the cheese, and the sauce.
- Transfer everything to a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake until bubbling and golden around the edges.
Notes
Serve warm with a simple green salad or garlic bread.
For additional texture, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cheese before baking.