Name: Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons butter; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Salt/Pepper (to taste); 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/4 cups white long-grain rice (uncooked); 2-3 cups fresh broccoli florets (uncooked); 10.5 oz. Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup; ½ cup milk; ½ cup sour cream; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (separated); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup Ritz crackers (crushed); 2 Tablespoons melted butter

Description

A comforting and easy-to-prepare casserole featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy rice, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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2 Tablespoons butter
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt/Pepper (to taste)
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups white long-grain rice (uncooked)
2–3 cups fresh broccoli florets (uncooked)
10.5 oz. Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (separated)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup Ritz crackers (crushed)
2 Tablespoons melted butter

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
If using fresh chicken, cut it into bite-sized pieces and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Add the chicken broth, olive oil, and rice to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer covered for 6 minutes.
Add fresh broccoli on top of the rice, cover again, and cook for 9 more minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
Add in the chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix gently.
Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.

Notes

Top with fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving. Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg