Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole (Easy & Veggie Loaded)

Name: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole (Easy & Veggie Loaded)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick); ⅓ cup flour*; 3 cups milk of choice (we used 2%); 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon fine salt; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided (2 ½ – ¾ cups); 1 ¼ lbs. raw boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (~½ inch); 1 cup uncooked basmati, jasmine, or long-grain white rice (note: we have not tested this recipe with brown rice or any other type of rice then what is listed. We recommend you use basmati, jasmine, or long-grain white rice); ½ medium yellow onion, minced or very finely diced (~ 1 cup); 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen California blend vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 10min

A classic and comforting casserole gets a health and flavor boost from the addition of veggies and a homemade cheese sauce. A family-friendly casserole that provides well-rounded nutrition, delicious leftovers, and reheats well.

Updated at: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:45:02 GMT