Crock Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

This Crock Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a creamy and hearty recipe, which includes boneless chicken breasts and long grain white rice. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Crock Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Ingredients

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
• 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
• 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces)
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounces)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

How To Make Crock Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

1. Combine main ingredients: Add cubed chicken and uncooked rice to the crockpot.
2. Mix the base: Add both condensed soups, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together well.
3. Cook the base: Cover and cook on LOW for 3 ½ to 4 hours, until the rice is nearly cooked.
4. Add broccoli: Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for another hour, until the broccoli is tender.
5. Top with cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
6. Serve: Scoop and serve hot.

Recipe Tips

• What kind of rice works best?
  Use long grain white rice for best texture—avoid instant or quick-cooking rice.
• When to add broccoli:
  Add it during the last hour of cooking to keep it from getting mushy.
• Can I use frozen broccoli?
  Yes, just add it during the final 30–45 minutes instead of a full hour.
• How to tell if it’s done:
  The rice should be soft, the chicken fully cooked, and the broccoli fork-tender.
• Can I double this recipe?
  Yes, if your crockpot is large enough. Adjust the cooking time slightly and stir occasionally.

What To Serve With Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

This casserole is filling on its own, but you can add:

• Garlic bread
• A side salad with vinaigrette
• Roasted carrots or green beans
• Applesauce or fruit salad

How To Store Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Freeze in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 465kcal
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Protein: 26g
• Fat: 13g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 64mg
• Sodium: 1743mg
• Potassium: 517mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 1g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use brown rice instead of white rice?
Brown rice takes longer to cook and may not soften fully in the same time—stick with white rice for best results.

Why is my rice still hard?
Your crockpot may cook slower. Let it go another 30–60 minutes and stir occasionally.

Can I prep this the night before?
Yes, combine all ingredients (except broccoli and cheese), store in the fridge, then start cooking the next day.

Is it okay to use pre-cooked chicken?
You can, but reduce the cooking time and stir it in during the last hour with the broccoli.

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