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!
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
Calories: 550kcal
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