Chicken Divan with Rice Casserole
A comforting casserole layered with fluffy rice, tender chicken, broccoli, and a creamy sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese, baked until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked white rice (about 600 grams)
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped (about 450 grams)
- 4 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed (about 400 grams)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup, 10.5 ounces (300 grams)
- 1 cup sour cream (240 grams)
- 1/2 cup milk (120 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 grams)
- 1 teaspoon salt (6 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1 gram)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (170 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread cooked rice evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Layer steamed broccoli over the rice, then add chopped cooked chicken.
- Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the layers and spread gently.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until hot and bubbly and cheese is lightly golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Drain broccoli well after steaming to prevent excess moisture.
- Use freshly cooked and slightly cooled rice for best texture.
- For a golden top, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end while watching carefully.
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