Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of our Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, a creamy and cheesy dish that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. This one-pot wonder combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and rice topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust to create a delightful meal that everyone will love. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it also makes for an excellent make-ahead option for busy weeknights or gatherings. Enjoy this versatile, customizable recipe that can easily adapt to your dietary preferences!
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken)
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1¼ cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and cook chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same pot, add chicken broth, olive oil, and rice; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 6 minutes. Add broccoli; cover and cook for another 9 minutes.
- Combine cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, half of the cheese in the pot; stir well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish; top with remaining cheese and bake covered for 15 minutes.
- Mix melted butter with crushed crackers; add on top after removing foil. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg