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Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
A comforting baked casserole combining tender chicken, broccoli, and cheesy rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Dairy and Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (separated)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Main ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts (or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 ¼ cups white long grain rice (uncooked)
  • 2-3 cups fresh broccoli florets (uncooked)
  • 10.5 oz. Cream of Chicken Soup (condensed)

Crackers and butter

  • 1 cup Ritz crackers (crushed)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook rice in chicken broth with olive oil until tender, then add broccoli and cook until done.
  • Cook chicken in butter until golden, then combine with cooked rice, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, seasonings, and half of the cheese.
  • Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake covered for 15 minutes. Then, sprinkle crushed crackers mixed with melted butter on top and bake uncovered for 10 minutes.

Notes

For a quicker version, use rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked rice.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli, chicken, rice