Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and savory rice in a creamy and cheesy base. Topped with a crunchy Ritz cracker crust, this casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. Its simple preparation makes it an ideal make-ahead meal that kids and adults alike will love. With customizable options to suit your taste, this one-pot wonder not only comes together easily but also delivers hearty flavors that are sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups rotisserie chicken)
- 1¼ cups uncooked white long-grain rice
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 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
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and cook chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
- In the same pot, add chicken broth, olive oil, and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 6 minutes.
- Add broccoli to the pot; cover and cook for another 9 minutes until rice is tender. Let sit for 10 minutes off heat.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, half the cheese; mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Combine melted butter with crushed crackers; sprinkle over casserole after removing foil. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg