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Broccoli Rice Cheese and Chicken Casserole

This comforting Broccoli Rice Cheese and Chicken Casserole is a classic dish packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, fresh broccoli, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, all topped with a crispy Ritz cracker topping. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 portions
Calories 584 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter for cooking chicken
  • 2 boneless/skinless chicken breasts or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth for cooking rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme optional
  • 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers for topping
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook in 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until golden. Set aside.
  • In the same pot, add 2 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of rice, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. After 7 minutes, add broccoli, cover, and cook for 8 more minutes.
  • Combine cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and thyme in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Stir rice and broccoli into the chicken mixture. Spread into the casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
  • Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden.
  • Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, try adding a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionsCalories: 584kcalCarbohydrates: 38.3gProtein: 26.7gFat: 31.7gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1040mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4.5g
Keyword broccoli rice cheese, chicken casserole, comfort food