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Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is an easy make ahead meal that you can assemble and bake another day. Your family will love the buttery, crunchy Ritz topping.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.25 cups white long grain rice (uncooked)
  • 2-3 cups fresh broccoli florets (uncooked)
  • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (condensed)
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers (crushed)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Method

  1. 1

    Note: Refer to your rice package for the amount of liquid (we will use chicken broth) and cooking time. White long grain rice with the cooking time and liquid amount outlined here works perfectly.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

  3. 3

    Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add the chicken broth, olive oil, and rice to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover tightly and cook for 6 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the broccoli and replace the cover. Cook for 9 more minutes, or until no liquid remains in the pot and the rice is cooked through. If it is not cooked through yet, quickly replace lid and simmer 5 more minutes, or until cooked through.

  6. 6

    Keep it covered and remove from heat. Let the rice stand for 10 minutes, do not stir. Any rice on the bottom of the pot will release.

  7. 7

    Add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, optional seasonings, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.

  8. 8

    Transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 15 minutes.

  9. 9

    Combine the melted butter and crushed crackers. Sprinkle over the casserole and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes. Serve.

Nutrition

per serving · 6 servings total
281
Calories
15.7g
Fat
27.3g
Carbs
8.1g
Protein
594mg
Sodium
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Calories281
Total fat15.7g
Total carbohydrate27.3g
Dietary fiber2.1g
Protein8.1g
Sodium594mg
Recipe totals 1687 cal · 48g protein · 164g carbs · 94g fat

USDA FoodData Central estimates. Values are approximate.