Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy comfort of Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, a one-pot wonder that brings together tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice. Topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also offers endless customization options, allowing you to swap ingredients based on your preferences. Whether served alongside a fresh salad or warm garlic bread, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 broccoli florets (or thawed frozen broccoli)
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add chicken broth, olive oil, and rice to the pot; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 6 minutes.
- Add broccoli; cover and cook for another 9 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, half of the cheese; mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish; top with remaining cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Combine melted butter with crushed Ritz crackers; sprinkle over casserole and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg