A woman is holding a large metal serving spoon in a casserole of rice, broccoli, and chicken breast garnished with paprika.

Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole Without Condensed Soup | Easy From-Scratch Casserole

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By Rebecca St.Clair

This easy creamy chicken and rice casserole made without condensed soup is a cozy, one-pot meal made entirely from scratch. With creamy rice, juicy chicken, and tender broccoli, it’s one of my favourite comfort food casserole recipes. If you’ve been searching for simple chicken and rice bakes, this recipe is easy and delicious.

This family-friendly dinner is simple, comforting, and full of rich flavour. Made with wholesome ingredients, this easy chicken and rice casserole from scratch is perfect for busy nights or ideal to prep and freeze for later.

A woman is holding half of a cooked chicken breast on a fork. There is more chicken on the plate with rice and broccoli in the background.

The ultimate from-scratch comfort food. Made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and broccoli, this easy chicken and rice casserole recipe is perfect for family dinners. Using real ingredients to create a rich, creamy texture without shortcuts. Perfect if you’re looking for from-scratch chicken and rice recipes for dinner.

A white plate with cooked chicken breast sprinkled with paprika. There is cooked rice and broccoli, and a side salad on the plate.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy – Extremely quick and easy to prepare with frozen chicken and frozen veggies.
One pot – This whole recipe comes together in one pot for quick and easy clean up.
Freezer – Make ahead of time and freeze for later for easy meal prep ideas.
Family friendly – A fan favourite of kids and adults alike.

A woman is holding up a forkful of chicken breast. There is more chicken with a side serving of broccoli, rice, and a side salad in the background.

How to store chicken and rice casserole

Fridge

  • Allow the casserole cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer to an airtight container or cover completely in plastic wrap
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezer

  • Allow the casserole to cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer to a freezer safe container.
  • Wrap completely in plastic wrap.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat:

  • Thaw overnight in the fridge.
  • Reheat with added broth or milk to restore creaminess, if needed.
A close up look at a rice and broccoli casserole topped with cooked chicken breast that are garnished with paprika.

Ingredients

Broth – I used chicken broth for this recipe but vegetable or beef broth are also great options. The sodium level of the broth will impact how much salt is needed to add later on.
Cream cheese – For rich, tangy, and creamy rice.
Garlic powder – Flavour.
Rice – Use your favourite rice for this recipe.
Broccoli – I used a bag of frozen broccoli for quick and easy prep work.
Salt and pepper – Flavour.
Chicken – I used chicken breast for this recipe. But chicken thighs will also work.
Paprika – For a bright pop of colour and flavour.

A table full of labeled ingredients.

How to make Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole Without Condensed Soup

  1. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
  2. In a large Dutch oven or oven proof pot over medium heat, whisk together 4 cups of broth and an 8 oz brick of softened cream cheese.
  3. Stir to break up the cheese and melt into the broth.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of rice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt (depending on the sodium level of the broth), and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
  5. Add in a 500 g bag of frozen broccoli.
A woman is whisking cream cheese and broth in a grey Dutch oven.
Chopped broccoli in a cream sauce inside of a grey Dutch oven.

6. Layer on top 5-6 chicken breast.

7. Bake covered in the preheated oven 50 minutes.

8. Remove the lid and sprinkle evenly on top 1/2 teaspoon of paprika.

Broccoli in a cream sauce with raw chicken breast on top.
A grey Dutch oven with broccoli in a cream sauce topped with chicken breast that has been sprinkled with paprika.

9. Return to the oven and bake another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.

10. Remove from the oven and allow to cool and set 10 minutes before serving.

A baked rice and broccoli casserole with cooked chicken breast on top. There is paprika garnishing the top of the casserole.
A woman is holding a large metal serving spoon in a casserole of rice, broccoli, and chicken breast garnished with paprika.
Yield: 6

Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes

Made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and broccoli in a creamy casserole. This easy chicken recipe is perfect for family dinners and meal preps.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth 1 L
  • 1 8 oz brick cream cheese 225 g
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 g
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 g
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 300 g
  • 17 oz bag frozen broccoli 500 g
  • 5-6 chicken breast
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika 2 g

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
  2. In a large Dutch oven or oven proof pot over medium heat, whisk together 4 cups of broth and an 8 oz brick of softened cream cheese.
  3. Stir to break up the cheese and melt into the broth.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of rice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt (depending on the sodium level of the broth), and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
  5. Add in a 500 g bag of frozen broccoli.
  6. Layer on top 5 chicken breast.
  7. Bake covered in the preheated oven 50 minutes.
  8. Remove the lid and sprinkle evenly on top 1/2 teaspoon of paprika.
  9. Return to the oven and bake another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  10. Remove from the oven and allow to cool and set 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Perfect as a freezer meal prep casserole.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 135Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 8mgSodium 828mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 3gSugar 2gProtein 6g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dinner
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Hi, I'm Rebecca!
I'm a Mom of 4 who is passionate about simple living, vintage whole food meals, and old-fashioned skills. Here on my blog, you will find comfort food recipes, delicious breads, and easy decadent desserts to share with your family, along with old-fashioned skills and simple living projects to make your home cozy.

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