Ingredients You’ll Need
- For the Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Creamy Sauce
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Casserole
- 12 oz frozen broccoli
- 3 cups cooked white rice
How to Make It
1. Season and Cook Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season generously with onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into bite-sized pieces.
2. Make the Creamy Sauce: Lower the skillet heat to medium. Add the two cans of cream of chicken soup, one can of cream of mushroom soup, and the heavy whipping cream to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
3. Melt the Cheese: Stir in 2 cups of the Colby Jack cheese, stirring constantly until it’s completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
4. Combine Everything: Add the cooked chicken pieces, frozen broccoli, and cooked rice to the skillet. Stir everything together until well combined and coated in the creamy sauce.
5. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the entire mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Colby Jack cheese over the top.
6. Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes until the casserole is hot and bubbly throughout.
7. Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve this comforting casserole hot and enjoy!
Extra Information
- You can cook the rice ahead of time and have it ready – this speeds up prep time.
- Using frozen broccoli is convenient and works great – no need to thaw it first.
- The cream soups create a rich, creamy base for the casserole without needing to make a sauce from scratch.
- Colby Jack cheese has a mild flavor that works perfectly with the creamy soups and chicken.
- This is the ultimate comfort food – perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty and easy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
Essential Tools
- Large skillet
- 9×13 inch baking dish
- Spatula
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board and knife