Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, a creamy and cheesy delight that effortlessly combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice into one satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this casserole not only offers an easy cooking solution but also ensures a warm and comforting taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust, it becomes a standout centerpiece at any table. Dive into this delicious recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken)
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1¼ cups uncooked white long-grain rice
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (or thawed frozen broccoli)
- 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
- 2 tablespoons butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 5 minutes until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same pot, combine chicken broth, olive oil, and rice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 6 minutes.
- Add broccoli to the pot; cover and cook for another 9 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in cooked chicken (or rotisserie), cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, half of the cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish; top with remaining cheddar cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Mix melted butter with crushed Ritz crackers; sprinkle over casserole after removing foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg