Chicken Alfredo & Broccoli Rice Casserole

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This cheesy, creamy rice casserole is full of flavor and exactly what you’re looking for when you need a delicious, quick meal with little to no effort. Packages of microwaveable rice help to expedite the cooking process, but leftover rice works well too as an easy swap.

a recipe photo of the Chicken Alfredo & Broccoli Rice Casserole
Photo:

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
the ingredients to make the Chicken Alfredo & Broccoli Rice Casserole

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Ingredients

  • 6 cups fresh broccoli florets

  • 3 cups microwaveable cooked brown rice

  • 1 1/4 cups prepared Alfredo sauce

  • 1/2 cup half-and-half

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 (1 1/4-pound) package diced chicken breast

  • 1 tablespoon salt-free onion-and-herb seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Stir broccoli, rice, Alfredo sauce, half-and-half and flour together in the prepared dish until well combined.

  2. Top the mixture evenly with chicken; sprinkle with onion-and-herb seasoning, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Cover tightly with foil.

    a step in making the Chicken Alfredo & Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

  3. Bake until a thermometer inserted into the chicken registers 165℉ and the cheese is melted, about 45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

    a recipe photo of the Chicken Alfredo & Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Calories 475, Fat 23g, Saturated Fat 12g, Cholesterol 142mg, Carbohydrates 28g, Total Sugars 2g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 40g, Fiber 3g, Sodium 757mg, Potassium 674mg

EatingWell.com, March 2024

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