Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole
A hearty, yummy dinner that everyone in the family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1-1/4 cups white long grain rice
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets cups fresh broccoli florets uncooked
- 10 oz. Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese separated
- 1 cup Ritz crackers for topping
- 2 tbsp butter for topping
Instructions
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Cut chicken into small pieces and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken broth, olive oil, and rice to the pot and boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Tightly cover and cook for 7 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and replace the cover. Cook for 8 more minutes. Do not stir.
- Turn the heat off and leave the pot covered. Let the rice stand for 10 minutes without stirring.
- Add the cooked chicken, soup, milk, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
- Melt the butter and crumble up the crackers. Combine to form the topping for the casserole.
- Top the casserole with the crumbled cracker topping and bake uncovered for 10 additional minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 27gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 879mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 783IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 273mgIron: 1mg
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