The Broccoli Chicken Casserole Recipe is one of my go-to dishes when I want to feed my family something warm and satisfying without spending all day in the kitchen. It’s the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table with happy smiles on their faces.
What makes this casserole so special is the wonderful combination of tender broccoli, creamy mayonnaise, and sharp cheddar cheese that just melts together beautifully with the chicken and rice. The splash of lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps it from feeling too heavy — that’s my little secret!
This is the dish I make when my grandchildren come to visit, and they always ask for seconds. There’s something about a homemade casserole that says “I love you” better than anything else, and watching them enjoy every bite makes my heart just sing.
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Broccoli Chicken Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 ounce Broccoli
- 0.75 cup Rice
- 2 cup Chicken
- 1.5 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 2 cup Cream Of Chicken
Instructions
- Place thawed broccoli in bottom of 8 x 8 x 2 inch casserole dish.
- Top with cooked rice.
- Sprinkle chicken over rice.
- Mix lemon juice, mayonnaise and cheese soup.
- Pour over chicken.
- Insert knife in mix so which topping goes into mix.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 min.
- Top may be sprinkled with additional cheese.
