Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:8

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Julia Bayless, Styling: Ana Kelley

view from above of all ingredients in bowls

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients6cupsbite-size fresh broccoli florets1(8 ounce) packagereduced-fat cream cheese, softened¾cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese¾cupshredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided½cupsour cream2teaspoonsDijon mustard1teaspoongranulated garlic1teaspoononion powder¾teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper3cupscooked short-grain brown rice2cupsshredded cooked chicken breast1/2cupunsalted chicken broth3stripscooked chopped bacon(about1/3cup)¼cupthinly sliced scallions

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

6cupsbite-size fresh broccoli florets

1(8 ounce) packagereduced-fat cream cheese, softened

¾cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese

¾cupshredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

½cupsour cream

2teaspoonsDijon mustard

1teaspoongranulated garlic

1teaspoononion powder

¾teaspoonsalt

¼teaspoonground pepper

3cupscooked short-grain brown rice

2cupsshredded cooked chicken breast

1/2cupunsalted chicken broth

3stripscooked chopped bacon(about1/3cup)

¼cupthinly sliced scallions

Directions

Meanwhile, stir cream cheese, Monterey Jack, 1/4 cup Cheddar, sour cream, mustard, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper together in a large bowl until combined.

bowl with creamy mixture

Add the broccoli, rice, chicken and broth; fold with a rubber spatula until evenly coated and no clumps of cheese remain. Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish; top with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar. Cover tightly with foil. Bake until warmed through, about 30 minutes.

casserole with some cheese on top and some in a bowl beside it

Remove from oven and remove foil. Increase oven temperature to broil. Broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon and scallions.

casserole garnished with bacon and green onions

Recipe Updates

Increased the amount of broth (to add moisture).

Reduced the amount of rice.

Nutrition InformationServing size: 1 cupCalories 361, Fat 19g, Saturated Fat 11g, Cholesterol 83mg, Carbohydrates 23g, Total Sugars 3g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 23g, Fiber 3g, Sodium 636mg, Potassium 371mg

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cupCalories 361, Fat 19g, Saturated Fat 11g, Cholesterol 83mg, Carbohydrates 23g, Total Sugars 3g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 23g, Fiber 3g, Sodium 636mg, Potassium 371mg

Serving size: 1 cup

Calories 361, Fat 19g, Saturated Fat 11g, Cholesterol 83mg, Carbohydrates 23g, Total Sugars 3g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 23g, Fiber 3g, Sodium 636mg, Potassium 371mg

Stacy k. Allen, Props: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley

a recipe photo of the Loaded Broccoli Chicken Casserole

EatingWell.com, August 2023; updated January 2024

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