Hot and Cheesy Chicken Casserole
From: Better Homes and GardensThis one dish dinner recipe features a delicious mix of broccoli, chicken, green chiles, and rice.
Servings: Makes 8 to 10 servings.
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Ingredients
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 14-oz. pkg. frozen broccoli florets
2 cups cooked rice*
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
1 10.75-oz. can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 10.75-oz. can condensed fiesta nacho cheese soup
1 10- to 10.5-oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz.)
1 cup crushed rich round crackers
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place chicken in bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole. In large bowl combine broccoli, rice, and peas. Spread mixture over the chicken. In medium bowl combine cream of chicken soup, nacho cheese soup, diced tomatoes, milk, and crushed red pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Pour mixture over broccoli mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle crushed crackers evenly over all. Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
2. Bake, uncovered, 35 to 40 minutes or until topping is golden. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
3. If you do not have leftover rice, cook 2/3 cup long grain white rice or brown rice in 1-1/3 cups boiling water for 15 minutes (40 minutes for brown rice) or until water is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 354, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 886 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 43%, Calcium 20%, Iron 13%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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