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Easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

A close-up of a serving of chicken broccoli rice casserole with a crispy, golden-brown topping.

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A simple, one-dish chicken broccoli rice casserole with a crunchy topping, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked white rice
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Spread the uncooked rice evenly in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Stir until smooth.
  4. Add the cooked chicken and broccoli florets to the soup mixture. Stir to combine.
  5. Pour the chicken and broccoli mixture over the rice in the baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and crushed Ritz crackers. Mix well.
  8. Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs over the cheese layer.
  9. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  10. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a quicker prep, use rotisserie chicken.
  • If using frozen broccoli, do not thaw before adding to the casserole.
  • You can add other vegetables like carrots or peas if desired.

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