Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
This comforting casserole combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy cheese, all melded together with fluffy rice for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and uncooked
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth for cooking the rice
- 1 cup chicken broth for the casserole mixture
- 2 cups shredded chicken, cooked
- 2 cups broccoli florets, fresh and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the uncooked rice with 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In the same pot, add cooked chicken, broccoli, 1 cup of chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and 1 1/2 cups of cheese. Mix well.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheese on top.
- In a small bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until heated through, cheese is melted, and topping is golden brown.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Serve warm and enjoy with a side salad or crusty bread!