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Crockpot Broccoli Rice Casserole

Creamy Crockpot Broccoli Rice Casserole for Cozy Nights

Enjoy this comforting Crockpot Broccoli Rice Casserole, a family-friendly dish with Velveeta cheese, broccoli, and rice, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 16 oz Frozen Chopped Broccoli
  • 2 cups Instant Rice
  • 1 cup Diced Sweet Onion
  • 16 oz Velveeta Cheese, cubed
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Celery Soup
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar for topping
For a Heartier Dish
  • 2 cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon or Ham Bits

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a spacious Crockpot, combine the frozen chopped broccoli, instant rice, diced sweet onion, cubed Velveeta cheese, cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, low-sodium chicken broth, whole milk, and unsalted butter. Stir until well combined.
  2. Cover and set the Crockpot to HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent clumping.
  3. Once cooked, gently stir the casserole and sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top. Switch to WARM mode for about 10 minutes to melt the cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for make-ahead meals and can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave for best results.

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