This Broccoli, Rice, Chicken, and Cheese Casserole is a comforting, hearty, and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a weeknight family dinner. It combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, broccoli florets, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce into one delicious baked casserole.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Broccoli: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the frozen broccoli according to the microwave directions on the package until tender-crisp. Drain any excess water thoroughly.
2. Cook Instant Rice: Place the 2 cups of chicken broth in a saucepan on the stove over high heat and bring it to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add the instant rice to the broth, stir once, then immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover the saucepan tightly with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the liquid.
3. Melt Cheese into Rice: After the rice has rested, stir the unsalted butter and Velveeta cheese food into the hot cooked rice in the saucepan until the butter and cheese are fully melted and combined, creating a creamy rice mixture.
4. Combine Casserole Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken and the cooked broccoli. Add the cheesy rice mixture to this bowl.
5. Add Soups and Cream: Place the two cans of cream of onion soup and cream of chicken soup, the milk, and the heavy whipping cream into the mixing bowl with the other ingredients. Stir everything together completely until all components are well combined and coated in the creamy sauce.
6. Assemble and Bake: Layer the entire mixture evenly into a well-greased 9×13 inch baking dish. If desired, sprinkle the top with Panko bread crumbs for an extra crunchy topping.
7. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the topping (if used) is golden brown.
8. Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this comforting and cheesy casserole!