Sheet Pan Meals: Broccoli Rice Chicken Casserole: Dump and Go

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: cream of mushroom soup

Cream of mushroom soup can provide a similar texture and flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Processed cheese can be less expensive and melt well.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Spray the bottom and sides of a sheet pan with cooking spray.

In the sheet pan, mix together the chicken broth, Rotel, and cream of chicken soup.

Add two bags of broccoli and cheddar rice pasta blend to the mixture and stir.

Trim and chop fresh broccoli into chunks, using the stalks as well, and add to the pan.

Season 2 pounds of chicken breast with paprika, garlic, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, and lay on top of the mixture in the pan.

Cover the entire dish with 2 cups of cheddar cheese (or colby jack).

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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