Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole. This easy one-pot dish combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, creamy soup, and melted cheddar cheese, all topped with a crunchy Ritz cracker crust. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this casserole is not only delicious but also versatile. You can customize it with rotisserie chicken or frozen veggies to save time. Serve it straight from the oven for a satisfying meal that even picky eaters will love. Enjoy the rich flavors and creamy texture in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken)
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1¼ cups white long-grain rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and cook seasoned chicken until no longer pink. Dice into pieces.
- Add olive oil, chicken broth, rice, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, and 1 cup cheddar to the pot. Stir well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheddar and crushed crackers mixed with melted butter.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg