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My easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole recipe is creamy, savory, and all kinds of delicious! Whether you are looking for a delicious holiday side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas or a quick and easy weeknight crowd-pleaser, this comforting casserole recipe is for you!

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Broccoli Cheese Casserole is creamy, savory, and all kinds of delicious! Whether you are looking for a delicious holiday side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas or a quick and easy weeknight crowd-pleaser, this comforting casserole recipe is for you!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Equipment

  • 9 x13 deep casserole dish
  • Whisk
  • can opener
  • measuring spoon
  • tinfoil

Ingredients
  

  • 14.5 ounces chicken stock
  • 10.5 ounces Cream of Chicken soup
  • Knorr Cheddar Broccoli Rice & Pasta Blend (5.7 ounces)
  • Knorr Chicken Flavor Broccoli Rice & Pasta Blend (5.5 ounces)
  • 1 pound chopped broccoli, frozen and thawed
  • 1-1/2 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 TBS old bay seasoning (or chicken seasoning, like salt & pepper)
  • 3 cups Shredded Mexican Cheese
  • Fresh Parsley, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • In the bottom of the casserole dish, add the chicken stock and cream of chicken soup mix.
  • Use a whisk to combine. 
  • Add in both rice and pasta blends, again whisking until combined and all of the contents are wet.
  • Pour the chopped frozen broccoli on top of the rice mixture, covering the entirety of it. 
  • Lay the raw chicken tenders on top of the broccoli layer in the way that best fits all of the chicken.
  • Dust the top of the chicken with old bay seasoning (or your choice of general chicken seasoning). 
  • Spread the shredded cheese over the top of the chicken, cover with tinfoil.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. 
  • Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve right from the casserole dish. 

Notes