Sure! “Baked casserole dish” can mean a lot of things—comforting, cheesy, meaty, vegetarian, low-carb, etc. Here’s a classic, versatile baked casserole dish recipe to get you started, along with ideas to customize it.
🥘 Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
🍽️ Serves: 4–6 | ⏱️ Prep: 15 min | Bake: 30 min
✅ Ingredients:
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie works great)
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2 cups broccoli florets, steamed or lightly cooked
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1 cup cooked rice (or sub pasta or cauliflower rice)
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken or mushroom soup
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½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional topping: crushed Ritz crackers, panko breadcrumbs, or French fried onions mixed with 2 tbsp melted butter
🔪 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large bowl, mix together soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Add in chicken, broccoli, rice, and cheese. Stir until combined.
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Spread mixture into a greased 9×13 casserole dish.
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Sprinkle with extra cheese and your choice of topping.
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
🛠️ Variations:
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Low-carb: Use cauliflower rice instead of rice.
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Vegetarian: Skip chicken, add mushrooms or chickpeas.
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Spicy: Mix in chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
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Southwest-style: Add black beans, corn, cumin, and pepper jack cheese.
