Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, a creamy and cheesy dish that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. This one-pot wonder combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and melted cheese, all topped with a golden Ritz cracker crust. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this crowd-pleaser is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrition, this casserole makes weeknight cooking a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups rotisserie chicken)
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1¼ cups white long-grain rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (or frozen)
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook seasoned chicken until fully cooked. Shred if necessary.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, uncooked rice, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, and milk. Stir in shredded cheese.
- Spread the rice mixture in a baking dish, layer with shredded chicken, and top with remaining cheese.
- Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg