Microwave Cheezy Broccoli

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A creamy, cheesy broccoli and rice casserole that makes a comforting, quick meal perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped broccoli
  • 2 c. packaged precooked (Minute) rice
  • 2 cans (10 3/4 oz. each) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 jar (16 oz.) pasteurized processed cheese food
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion

Instructions

  1. Place unopened packages of frozen broccoli on end in the microwave oven.
  2. Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes, turning over after 2 minutes.
  3. Set broccoli aside to cool slightly.
  4. Combine cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, milk, processed cheese food, salt, pepper, and chopped onion in a large bowl.
  5. Add the cooked broccoli to the mixture and stir well.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a microwave-safe dish.
  7. Microwave on high for about 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring halfway through cooking.
  8. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

301 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.8g 14% DV
Total Fat 8.4g 11% DV
Carbs 50.6g 18% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 14.4g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10345mg 100% DV
Potassium 347mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 3.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 89.8mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 33.5mg 37% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 163.3mg 13% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

American recipes → Chicken recipes → Dairy recipes → All recipes →