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a white casserole dish full of chicken broccoli rice casserole topped with a golden ritz cracker topping
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Chicken Broccoli Casserole

An easy, no-fuss dinner made for real life. This chicken broccoli rice casserole is creamy, filling, and loaded with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and melty cheese and finished with a buttery cracker topping for the perfect crunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: 60+ Family Friendly Easy Casserole Recipes
Keyword: casserole, cheesy chicken, chicken and rice, comfort food, easy weeknight dinner, family dinner, freezer meal, make ahead
Servings: 7
Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 ¼ Cups White Long Grain Rice uncooked
  • 2 ½ Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Cups Fresh Broccoli Florets uncooked
  • 2 Cups Chicken Breasts cooked and chopped, *rotisserie is a great option
  • 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup 10.5 oz
  • ½ Cup Milk
  • ½ Cup Sour Cream
  • 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese shredded, separated

Cracker Topping

  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 Cup Ritz Crackers crushed
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and grease a 9x13" pan with nonstick spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium. Add the rice and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
    1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 ¼ Cups White Long Grain Rice
  • Add the chicken broth and seasonings and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 6 minutes.
    2 ½ Cup Chicken Broth, 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Add the broccoli and stir once, replace the cover, cooking for another 9 minutes, making sure all liquid is gone. Keep the pot covered and remove from heat.
    3 Cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
  • Prepare remaining ingredients. Add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
    2 Cups Chicken Breasts, 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup, ½ Cup Milk, ½ Cup Sour Cream, 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese
  • Transfer to a 9 x 13-inch pan and top with remaining cheese.
    2 Cups Cheddar Cheese
  • Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Melt the butter and stir in the crackers.
    2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 1 Cup Ritz Crackers
  • Sprinkle on the pan and cook another 10 minutes.
  • Serve with extra veggies.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1150mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 992IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 1mg