Chicken Alfredo & Broccoli Rice Casserole

4.8
(4)
4 Reviews

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.

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Amanda Stanfield
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Amanda Stanfield

Amanda Stanfield is a Test Kitchen assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthfully. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie.

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Published on March 7, 2024
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Renu Anshie Dhar
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Renu Dhar has more than a decade of cumulative experience cooking as a personal chef and culinary instructor. As a personal chef, she developed over 1,000 personalized recipes and meal plans for her clients.
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Reviewed by Dietitian
Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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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
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free
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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