Description
Savor the warmth of Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, a comforting blend of tender chicken, fresh broccoli, creamy soup, and melted cheese. Perfect for easy dinners or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken
- Salt/Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ¼ cups white long grain rice, uncooked
- 2–3 cups fresh broccoli florets, uncooked
- 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup, (condensed)
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, separated
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Note: Check your rice package for liquid and cooking time. We will use chicken broth here.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large pot, heat butter over medium heat until melted. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chicken broth, olive oil, and rice. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover tightly, and cook for 6 minutes.
- Add broccoli, cover again, and cook for an additional 9 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Keep the pot covered and remove from heat. Let it sit for 10 minutes without stirring.
- Add cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, optional seasonings, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir well.
- Pour into a greased 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
- Combine melted butter with crushed crackers and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes. Serve!
Notes
For a quicker option, use rotisserie chicken to save time on cooking.
Feel free to adjust the vegetables; spinach or green beans would also work well.
This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the freezer for a convenient meal later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg