Yes, that should work well, too! Season it all with salt and pepper, give it a stir, and cover the dish tightly with foil. So i added an additional 1/3 cup water and baked an additional half hour and it was done and a huge hit with everybody. Thanks in advance!! In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Could be my old oven though. Just make sure that you still use the same amount of liquid, so don't cut out the water entirely. Delicious and will be definitely making again. Words can’t describe. With a vegetable, protein, and starch, this chicken, broccoli and rice casserole is a complete meal in one dish. Just make sure that you give it all a good stir towards the end so that the melted cheese is evenly distributed throughout. Add cream of chicken soup and water to the prepared dish. It was way too dry and stuck terribly to the bottom of the pan. Thanks for letting me know! I Heart Naptime is a food and lifestyle blog sharing easy recipes and tips, to help families create unforgettable moments. Yes, I think that should work too, Ashley! , Hello Blair I'm trying this dish tonight and I'm worried that its not going to turn out. Wish me luck!! So I was going to use mushroom. Cover then turn heat down to medium-low. , Thanks!! My family loved it! I'd be curious to hear how it works. Overall I wouldn’t say this recipe is bad, it is a good one, it just needs a little tweak. Hi, Karen! Used quick cooking brown rice , added mushrooms because I had some to use up, used chicken broth in place of the water, used fresh broccoli instead of frozen, and mixed some shredded cheese in. Pretty sure roasted broccoli and broccoli cheese soup are what converted me. You basically just need chicken, broccoli, cheese and rice. Use rice instead of pasta: To make classic chicken and rice casserole, cook 1 cup of (uncooked) rice according to package instructions. Then instead of baking you're going to cover the dish with foil, then slide into a freezer bag or wrap with plastic or foil. Thanks Laurie. Hi! The difference with brown rice, though, is the cooking time. Everyone in the family likes it, it makes me happy. Thanks, Jennie! Do you think it would change the cooking time if I used chicken broth instead of water? Could I make this using Quinoa? Which makes me wonder how people are raving about this recipe when using frozen broccoli, does that just disintegrate into it? What about swapping the rice for quinoa? ), and uncooked rice. We’ve also thrown in left over rotisserie chicken. Plus the picky hubby was even will to try this! Enjoy! I plan on buying a rotisserie chicken to use with another one of your recipes, do you think that would work for this one in place of the raw chicken? Now, your share can help me for that. Stir the soup, water, rice and broccoli in an 11x8x2-inch baking dish. Thank you!!! I made a homemade cream soup to sub for canned because i find it gross haha. A most excellent base recipe and I reccomend trying as is first and then playing with it more to your tastebud preferences! And would I need to adjust the cooking time or temperature? . Slowly whisk in the flour and mix until combined. Don’t really feel like steaming it first. I'm so glad that it was a hit! How do I rescue, as most was leftover? Jamielyn Nye is the creative director and founder of I Heart Naptime. Hi, MIchelle! If you dice the pork chops into bite-sized pieces (like you would do for the chicken), it should probably cook in about the same amount of time. Enjoy! Bring the broth … As advertised! We've used variations depending what we have on hand and it all works. I did have to use cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken, because the grocery store was out of the healthier brand of cream of chicken that I like to use. Super simple, fresh, and easy! You're right -- I think the instant brown rice would be a better swap here. Thank you for this yummy recipe. That confirmation email should be waiting for you in your inbox! . Step 1 Heat the oven to 350°F. , Delicious, cheap and so simple. When diced, the thighs should cook in the same amount of time as the breast meat, so there's no need to adjust your baking time. Let me know if you give it a try! Enjoy! So glad that you found it. 2 yo Your changes sound delicious, Chelsea! I believe that it would work with quinoa as well, but I have not actually tried it. Please keep creating one-dish dump and bake dinners, they are our sanity on exhausted weeknights! I will say, though, that I usually prefer to stir together this type of recipe right before baking, since I worry that the raw rice will start to absorb the liquid before you bake it, and then the end product might be a bit mushy. Forgot to mention, when using brown rice (1 cup brown rice, 2 cups water) increase baking time to 1 hr 20-25 mins. The liquid would stay the same for the brown rice, but it would require an even longer cooking time (probably about 75 minutes). Add 1 cup uncooked converted long-grain white rice and 1 cup water or Swanson® Chicken Broth at the end of step 2. If anything, I would freeze it before baking. Hope that helps! my chicken & ground Turkey come out so nice Home » What We're Eating » Dump-and-Bake Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, Lasted edited October 18, 2020. How did you like it? Thanks for another amazing recipe. I try to make it as easy as possible for him when I'm not home for dinner! This chicken broccoli rice casserole is an easy and delicious recipe that’s topped with a cheesy and crumbly Ritz cracker topping. Another reader just used the brown rice and had great luck with the recipe after 1 hour, 15 minutes. could you use chicken that was cooked in this recipe? BUT, it will definitely taste different since you won't have that creamy component from the "cream of" soup. The rice cooks slowly in the pan, absorbing the liquid, releasing its starches, and creating this great creamy consistency. I don't think it will be inedible if it's frozen first, but I do think it's best if you can stir it together just before it goes in the oven. Thanks for letting me know! Now I’m a huge fan! I used a little too much chicken and accidentally put a can of cheddar soup instead of the cream of chicken, So I added a little extra rice and broccoli and added the cream of chicken soup and a little extra water and it came out great. So glad that you enjoyed the dinner. Normally I do a mushroom chicken casserole, but this will be a nice variation. Hey, Kristina! I also added a bit more of cheese, because, let's face it, you can never have too much cheese. The meat is juicy, the broccoli is tender, and the dish is like a giant, comforting hug on a cool evening. . Added 1 cup of shredded cheese to the casserole too. If you add uncooked rice, you have to follow the recipe for the brand of rice on top of this recipe. No chicken? With an optional sprinkle of cheese on top, the end result is a one-pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole that looks (and tastes) like you spent hours slaving over a hot stove! Love the ease of the recipe. I'm Jamielyn Nye, cookbook author, mom of 4 and a big fan of naptime and chocolate. thank you! Thank you. The changes are due to the fact that we have an elderly relative residing with us, so I must cook as 'healthy' as possible. I found the whole thing to be way under seasoned. I also plan to use 'heart healthy' canned soup, and "French's" Onions for the topping, instead of cheese. i made this for my finicky boyfriend last night! Thank you so much for this. Thanks, Hi, Vera! Sorry that it didn't work out for you! An easy dinner idea that is the perfect "all in one" meal that's great for busy weeknights. That's a wonderful gift, Heidi! My daughter (age 20) and I are cooking dinner for 80 people living at the homeless shelter. It's probably too late since you're already making the recipe, but the 5-minute rice is different than the long grain. One can of soup is equal to about 1.25 cups. . Can have lots of fun with this recipe! . This Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole could be your new favorite one-pan meal that is quick, healthy and tasty. Blair, Spray an 8x8" pan with non-stick spray. Also, I would use thin-cut (or small) chicken breasts in order to cook them through in a reasonable amount of time. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Basmati has about the same cooking time as long grain white rice, so you should be fine with that swap! I added cheese to half so everyone had a choice. Over cooked chicken & mushy rice! That means that you'll just end up with more "sauce" in the pan at the end (which might be fine for you), or you can play around with adjusting the amount of liquid that you use. I would recommend this recipe to my friends and family, and I would make this again. Just keep an eye on it! Yes, you can double the rice, but you'll also need to double the chicken soup and water. I don't think that coconut milk would be an equal replacement for the condensed soup for a couple of reasons. My tips: don't go over 1 cup rice, diced frozen uncooked chicken breast works just as well as fresh/thawed, make a good "seal" with your tin foil, and don't be afraid to try short grain rice - personally I like the result better than with long grain. He LOVED it! I just love easy dinner ideas like this! If you prefer more "sauce" in the casserole, you can add extra broth or you can add another can of condensed soup. This is a great recipe! Thank you for easy comfort food. My favorite part about this dish is the cheesy crumb topping. How can you get mushy rice when there’s not enough liquid? It's down-home, country-style cooking! The rest of the instructions remain the same! Hope that helps! Rachel was very active in the Facebook group, where she was kind enough to share a number of different meal ideas. I agree with Tammy’s experience- the exact same thing happened to me when I made it. It turned out DIVINE. Thanks! It took 90 minutes to cook. I made this tonight and it definitely needs more liquid. Hmmm...I don't know, since I haven't actually tried them myself. I’m making this dish as I type this. If you're using the brown rice and the thin-sliced chicken breasts (you can even try to cut your frozen chicken breasts in half or in smaller pieces, if possible), I would say that you could bake the dish at 400 degrees for about 90 minutes. Hi, Mya! In a large bowl, add cooked cauliflower rice, broccoli, chicken, eggs, mozzarella cheese, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and butter. Thanks for your sharing. Wonderful, Amy! Definitely gonna try to work this into my meal plan this month. We loved it so much the first time! . I use a can (14.5oz) of chicken stock instead of water some garlic power and onion powder and whatever canned soup I have normally mushroom but I’ve also used cheddar cheese soup. Can you freeze this dish? Looks great! Any other suggestions. It was the perfect base and just the inspiration that I needed. Now before I can send you the free 10-Minute Miracles download, you need to check your email to confirm your subscription. Thanks for subscribing! I should try the Rice a Roni sometime, too! Yes -- I would suggest doubling all of the ingredients and baking two casseroles side by side in 9 x 13-inch dishes. Good base recipe that you can probably add as you need to if you have stuff to use up like i did. Sry if the question was already asked! It was so delicious. The Uncle Bens Original says its parboiled long grain white rice. I’m so disappointed. I think so, but I haven't tried it myself. 45 min was too long. After broccoli, our favorites are cauliflower or green beans. Cutting the cooking time down might accommodate for that. Do you think it would turn out ok? As a mom to a 3 months old and a toddler meals that I can just throw in the oven are my favorite!! I followed this recipe exactly and the rice did NOT cook. Is this going to be ok since it is parboiled? Rice was still super hard after a whole hour. Otherwise made as directed and am so pleased with this casserole. I love that this recipe is so easy and versatile, but so delicious! Mix in the instant rice, cover, and remove from … I used minute rice and instead of the cream of chicken I used I can of cream of mushroom and. Hi, Sandi! The color looks good, and there is everything in one dish. Quinoa usually cooks in about the same amount of time as white rice, but it might not be exact. Any suggestions? Is it the same cooking time when you double the rice or do you add more? The flavors of everything were wonderful - just couldn't cook it any longer or the chicken and broccoli would've been mush. Love, a full-time working toddler Mama xoxo. I didn’t have cream of chicken, so I used cream of celery. , Hi I only make my own cream of chicken soup from scratch can I use this in my meal if i do how much soup will I need do u know. Hope that helps! I hope this turns ou good for me. Thank you for your easy idea. 10/10. I'd use about 2 cups of the diced rotisserie chicken. Maybe I should add something to thicken it up? I look forward to trying more of your recipes! Hubby enjoyed! © 2017–2021 The Seasoned Mom     About     Privacy. Can this be made without the rice? It typically requires longer to cook through. Hope that helps, and let me know if you have any other questions! The cooking time was too long also. It's not an exciting dinner. I used long grain white rice, followed this recipe exactly and at the 1 hour mark my rice came out super crunchy and not done. Wil definitely make again. My family loves the recipe and I love the one bowl to combine and one baking dish. Simple, yet so tasty. I was planning on getting this ready to go in the baking dish and then popping it in the refrigerator for my husband to put in the oven a few hours later. I made it according to your recipe and the taste is great! Maybe this was intended for minute rice? Thanks for sharing it with others, too! Instant rice is parboiled, so it doesn't absorb nearly as much liquid as regular rice does. You may have to adjust the cooking time, though, because I imagine the orzo may cook faster than the rice. Sounds perfect, Michelle! Everyone in the family likes it, it makes me happy. This will become a staple in my house hold . Enjoy! 1 can of cheddar cheese soup. A delicious, easy, healthy and comforting casserole made with chicken, broccoli and rice. I doudbled this and after an hour it still was not done. Hi, Liz! I had a few things that needed to be eaten so I added a garlic glove, 1/4 onion, about 5 baby carrots cut in half and a tablespoon of butter and a pinch of red pepper. Stir until slightly thickened (about 2 minutes). Thanks for taking the time to come back here and let me know. It was so easy and fast to make. Will definitely make again! *Rachel's original recipe did not include the cheese. Both my husband and I really enjoyed it, so it will definitely be added to our rotation! After trying it straight out of the oven I reseasoned with salt and pepper then added the cheese and baked until the cheese melted but it was still pretty meh. In a greased 13×9 baking dish, stir together diced chicken, cooked rice, broccoli, condensed soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. 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