This recipe bySimply Mama Cooksmight be the best chicken broccoli cheese rice casserole you will ever make at home.

It is so much better than anything we made before.

Since the chicken mushroom cream sauce is made from scratch, the casserole turned out extra flavorful.

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

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This dinner recipe is packed with cheddar cheese, broccoli, rice, and chicken mushroom sauce.

Most of the ingredients you need are simple and can be found in your pantry.

It is the perfect meal choice for the whole family, big groups, potlucks, or any celebration.

Easy Cheese Broccoli Rice Casserole Ingredients

For more broccoli recipes, try thisBeef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipeor thisEasy Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe.

Next, add the pre-washed and toast for about 5 minutes until nice golden brown.

Step 2:

Add the diced onion and celery.

How to Make Broccoli Rice Casserole With Cheddar

Mix in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant for about a minute.

Step 3:

Mix 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon powder to 2 cups of water.

Pour into the pot.

Chicken Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

Place the lid and lower the heat.

Allow it to cook for 18 minutes.

Fluff it a bit and set it aside.

Allow it to cool and come to room temperature.

Step 5:

Preheat a pan and add two tablespoons of oil.

Add the chopped mushrooms and saute on high heat.

Lower the heat to medium-low heat, then add the unsalted butter and all-purpose flour.

Mix and cook for 45 seconds.

Add the chicken bouillon powder, then pour 1 3/4 cups of water.

Step 6:

Once thick, add the heavy cream and mix.

Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 7:

Add the processed cheese and mix until melted.

Mix until well combined.

Chicken Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole