Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice Bake
Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice Bake layers tender bites of chicken and crisp broccoli with fluffy rice in a creamy, cheese-laden sauce. The rich cheddar melt and herb-kissed crumbs create a cozy, comforting bite with a gentle garlic warmth. Perfect for a weeknight family dinner or a bring-and-share casserole night.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the rice, stir, cover, then remove from the heat. Let it sit until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- 3
Transfer the rice to a casserole dish and stir in the chicken and broccoli.
- 4
In a mixing bowl, combine the condensed soup, milk, bread crumbs, garlic powder, and pepper; stir until well mixed.
- 5
Add this mixture to the casserole dish with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese; stir to combine. Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar on top.
- 6
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 472.45 kcal High 24%
- Protein 32.16 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 45.27 g 16%
- Total Fat 18.07 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 7.59 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.79 mg High 27%
- Sodium 955.51 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 2.21 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 6.29 g --
- Added Sugars 3.37 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 341.24 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 186.49 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 26.01 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.7 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice Bake is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Chicken Breast, and Cream of Broccoli Soup. Each serving provides about 472.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Chicken Breast, Cream of Broccoli Soup, Garlic Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice Bake?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 472.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice Bake healthy?
- Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 472.45 calories and 32.16 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 955.51 mg (42% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.59 g (38% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.37 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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