Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Indulge in the comfort of a Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole that brings together tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice in a creamy, cheesy delight. This one-pot dish is perfect for busy weeknights or as a make-ahead meal, featuring a buttery Ritz cracker topping that will have your family coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this casserole is not just a meal; it’s a comforting experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 white long-grain rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
- 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, mixed with 2 tbsp melted butter for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat; add chicken and cook until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same pot, combine chicken broth, olive oil, and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover for 6 minutes.
- Add broccoli; cover and cook for an additional 9 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in cooked chicken (or rotisserie), cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, and half the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with Ritz cracker mixture, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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