easy cod, broccoli, and rice casserole

3 Pinches 3 Photos
Akron, OH
Updated on May 27, 2025

This cod casserole is simple, easy, and delicious. You can substitute fish with another meat, like pork chops or chicken breasts, if you aren't a fish fan. You can also use a different seasoning blend. This is a very adjustable recipe.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 3 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth, hot
  • 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or seasoning blend of your choice)
  • 10 ounces broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds cod filets (or meat of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon French fried onions
  • 2 tablespoons Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or seasoning blend of your choice)
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make easy cod, broccoli, and rice casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Heat up broth.
  • Step 3
    In a 2-quart baking dish, mix hot broth, rice, broccoli, 1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, and about 3 tablespoons of the green onion.
  • Step 4
    Cover, then put into the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Remove from the oven and place the fish on top of the rice mixture.
  • This is the fish after I added the toppings.
    Step 6
    On top of the fish, sprinkle the French fried onions, Panko bread crumbs, quarter teaspoons of garlic powder, smoked paprika and onion powder, green onions, salt, and pepper.
  • Ready to go back in the oven.
    Step 7
    Put cover on and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Ready to eat!
    Step 8
    Remove the lid and bake for 5 more minutes or until the meat and rice are done. I serve it with garlic bread.

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Ingredient: Fish
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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