Grandma's Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Frozen vegetables, instant rice, condensed soup, and cheese sauce make this grandma's chicken and broccoli casserole an easy choice for a last-minute dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 463 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup frozen chopped onions, thawed
• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 4 large cooked chicken breasts, shredded
• 6 ounces processed cheese sauce (such as Cheez Whiz®)
• 1 cup uncooked instant rice (such as Minute®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Chop broccoli florets into smaller pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add shredded chicken, condensed soup, cheese sauce, uncooked rice, water, and sauteed vegetables. Mix thoroughly and transfer to the prepared casserole dish.

Step 4

Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 1 hour.