Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Are you looking for a comforting and easy dinner option? Let me introduce you to the delicious Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole. This dish is a family favorite in my household, and it never fails to impress. The combination of tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and fluffy rice all baked together in a creamy sauce is simply irresistible. Today, I am excited to share this amazing recipe with you, so you can enjoy the warm flavors and hearty goodness of this Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole.
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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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- 01 2 tablespoons butter
- 02 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken)
- 03 Salt/Pepper (to taste)
- 04 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 05 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 06 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 07 1 1/4 cups white long grain rice (uncooked)
- 08 2-3 cups fresh broccoli florets (uncooked)
- 09 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup (condensed)
- 10 1/2 cup milk
- 11 1/2 cup sour cream
- 12 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (separated)
- 13 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 14 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 15 1 cup Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 16 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
Refer to your rice package for the amount of liquid (we'll use chicken broth) and cooking time. I use white long grain rice and the cooking time/liquid amount outlined here works perfectly.
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt/pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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.
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.
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.
Add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, optional seasonings, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
Transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
Combine the melted butter and crushed crackers. Sprinkle over the casserole bake uncovered for 10 more minutes. Serve!
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