Description
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a comforting one-pot meal that brings together tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy cheese wrapped in fluffy rice. This delightful casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a satisfying crunch from its buttery Ritz cracker topping. With minimal prep and cleanup, it’s not only a delicious dinner option but also ideal for meal prepping. Prepare it ahead of time, pop it in the oven when you’re ready to serve, and enjoy the warm, cheesy goodness that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1¼ cups white long-grain rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook chicken seasoned with Italian seasoning until no longer pink. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese until smooth. Stir in rice and broth.
- Fold in broccoli and pour mixture back into the skillet or a baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Sprinkle crushed Ritz crackers on top and drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg