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Chicken broccoli rice casserole served with a wooden spoon in a baking dish, topped with golden melted cheese and Ritz cracker crust

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Olivia
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 49 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 530 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups rotisserie chicken)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ¼ cups long grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 –3 cups broccoli florets fresh or thawed if frozen
  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • Optional: ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp dried thyme

For the topping

  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly golden (about 5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  • Add chicken broth, olive oil, and uncooked rice to the same pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 6 minutes.
  • Add broccoli to the pot, cover again, and cook for 9 more minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Turn off heat and let the pot sit covered for 10 minutes without stirring.
  • Stir in the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, half of the shredded cheese, and any optional seasonings. Mix until combined.
  • Transfer mixture into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Uncover the casserole, sprinkle the topping, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  • Let rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
  • Calories: 510–530 kcal
  • Total Fat: 32–34 g
    • Saturated Fat: 16–18 g
    • Trans Fat: 0.5–1 g
  • Cholesterol: 95–105 mg
  • Sodium: 1150–1200 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 30–32 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
    • Sugars: 2–3 g
  • Protein: 23–25 g
  • Vitamin A: 1000–1100 IU
  • Vitamin C: 30–35 mg
  • Calcium: 350–400 mg
  • Iron: 1.5–2 mg
Note: Values may vary based on ingredients used. Use a nutrition calculator for precision.