Dump-and-Bake Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

4.99 from 96 votes

Chicken, broccoli, and rice cook together in a single dish for an easy, healthy, and family-friendly dinner!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken broccoli casserole, chicken broccoli rice, chicken broccoli rice casserole, easy chicken broccoli rice casserole in oven

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 406kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups chicken broth, water, or milk
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 lb. uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts or boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
1 (12.6 oz) bag frozen baby broccoli florets (or cuts)
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: additional herbs and seasoning of choice, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano, chives, parsley, or seasoned salt
Optional garnish: chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In the prepared dish, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and the broth or water.
Stir in the uncooked rice, the uncooked chicken, and the frozen broccoli. Season with about ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add extra herbs and spices at this time, if you like. I typically include at least ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon of onion powder, but herbs such as parsley, thyme, basil, oregano, and/or chives are also great. Stir again so that everything is well combined.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed, the rice is tender, and the chicken is cooked through. Use a fork to fluff the rice. If your rice is still too firm after 1 hour, cover the dish tightly and return it to the oven for 5-10 more minutes. Be careful that you don't overcook the rice or it will become mushy. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the dish.
Return to the oven for a few more minutes, just until the cheese melts.
Garnish with chopped fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.

The total cooking time will vary based on a number of factors, including the type of pan that you use and your individual oven. Glass or ceramic baking dishes will take longer than metal pans, for instance. To know when your casserole is done, taste a bite of the rice. The rice should be tender and most of the liquid should be absorbed.