Description
This Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy chicken, tender broccoli, and perfectly cooked rice, all topped with a golden, crunchy Ritz cracker crust. It’s a delightful dish that’s easy to prepare, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Whether you’re on a busy weeknight or hosting a cozy gathering, this one-pot wonder is sure to impress. You can customize it with leftover chicken or your favorite vegetables for added convenience and flavor. Get ready to enjoy a comforting meal that everyone at the table will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups rotisserie chicken)
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1¼ cups uncooked white long-grain rice
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- Butter for cooking and topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat butter over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes), then set aside.
- In the same pot, combine chicken broth, olive oil, and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 6 minutes. Add broccoli and cook covered for an additional 9 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, optional seasonings, and half of the cheese until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish; top with remaining cheese and bake covered for 15 minutes.
- Mix melted butter with crushed Ritz crackers; sprinkle over casserole and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg