Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 50 mins | Total Time: 1 hr | Yield: 6 Servings
What a complete meal! This Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is perfect to eat with your loved ones! This is a must-try recipe that you will surely enjoy preparing!
Ingredients:
½ c milk
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 ¼ c white long-grain rice, uncooked
2 c fresh broccoli florets, uncooked
10.5 ounces of Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
2 c shredded cheddar cheese, separated
2 tbsp butter
Salt/Pepper, to taste
½ c sour cream
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 2 c diced rotisserie chicken
2 ½ c chicken broth
Optional Seasonings:
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme
Casserole Topping:
2 tbsp melted butter
1 c Ritz crackers, crushed
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
Slice the chicken into small pieces.
Sprinkle salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning over the chicken breasts. Rub each until well coated.
Place a large pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Add butter and allow it to melt.
Add the chicken, then cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Move the chicken breasts onto a clean plate.
In the empty pot, add rice, olive oil, and chicken broth. Stir everything until just mixed and let it boil.
Turn the heat down to low, then simmer for 7 minutes.
Put the broccoli on top of the rice, then cover the pot with a lid and cook for 8 more minutes without stirring.
Turn off the heat and let the rice sit for 10 minutes with the lid on.
Add the soup, sour cream, ½ cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, and seasonings into the pot.
Apply cooking spray to a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Move everything into the prepared casserole dish and spread it evenly.
Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes.
Put the crumbled crackers and melted butter into a mixing bowl. Stir until well incorporated.
Spread the mixture over the casserole and bake for additional 10 minutes.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Note:
Leftovers can last up to 2 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 511 kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 17g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 1174mg, Potassium: 470mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1068IU, Vitamin C: 35mg, Calcium: 376mg, Iron: 2mg