{"id":6301,"date":"2026-06-29T17:06:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T17:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6301"},"modified":"2026-06-29T17:06:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T17:06:58","slug":"chicken-broccoli-rice-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/29\/chicken-broccoli-rice-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole (Freezer-Friendly)<\/h1>\n<p>This creamy, cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the perfect make-ahead meal for busy weeknights. Prepare a big batch, freeze it in portions, and enjoy a comforting homemade dinner whenever you need it.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients (Makes 4 Large Freezer Meals)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cans cream of mushroom soup (or homemade)<\/li>\n<li>3 cans cream of chicken soup (or homemade)<\/li>\n<li>5 cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>12 cups cooked rice (white or brown)<\/li>\n<li>5 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded<\/li>\n<li>5 cups broccoli, lightly steamed and chopped<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Prepare the Casserole<\/h3>\n<p>In a very large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked rice, chopped chicken, broccoli, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly mixed and coated.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Freeze<\/h3>\n<p>Divide the mixture evenly among 4 large freezer-safe bags or airtight freezer containers. Remove as much air as possible, seal tightly, label with the date, and freeze flat for easier storage.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Bake<\/h3>\n<p>When ready to serve, thaw one portion overnight in the refrigerator. Transfer the mixture to a greased 8\u00d78-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with extra shredded cheddar cheese, if desired. Bake in a preheated 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) oven for 25\u201330 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted.<\/p>\n<h2>Storage<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Refrigerator:<\/strong> Up to 3 days after preparing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> Up to 3 months in airtight freezer bags or containers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enjoy this rich, cheesy, and comforting casserole that&#8217;s perfect for meal prep, family dinners, and busy schedules.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole (Freezer-Friendly) This creamy, cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the perfect make-ahead meal for busy weeknights.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6302,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6301","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6301","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6301"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6301\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6303,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6301\/revisions\/6303"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6302"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6301"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6301"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6301"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}