How to make Cheesy Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: canned vegetable soup

Homemade broth reduces sodium and enhances flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

broccoli

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen veggies are cost-effective and nutritious.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is convenient and budget-friendly.

Dice the chicken breasts.

Heat olive oil in a pan until hot.

Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook until tender and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.

Drain the juice and grease from the chicken.

Add pepper, salt, minced garlic, and minced onion to the chicken and cook until the garlic is fragrant.

Add 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 family size can of cream of chicken soup, and mix well.

Add 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley and 2 cups of fresh broccoli, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Add 1 1/4 cups of cooked rice to the mixture and stir to combine.

Add 2 cups of mild cheddar cheese and cover, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from burner and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.

Scoop the mixture into the casserole dish.

Top with additional cheddar cheese and sprinkle 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs on top.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until breadcrumbs are lightly browned.

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