Description
This Chicken Alfredo Rice Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, broccoli, and rice in a creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with a gooey layer of melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets (lightly steamed)
Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Others:
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix rice, chicken, broccoli, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Transfer to baking dish.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and cheese melts.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or red pepper flakes before baking.
- Casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg