Chicken broccoli rice casserole is a complete meal in one simple, delicious dish. Packed with sharp cheddar cheese and topped with buttery, crunchy crackers, this flavorful dinner is one your family will want to enjoy over and over again.
EQUIPMENT
- Ceramic 9×13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl set
- Silicone spatula set
INGREDIENTS
1 pound frozen broccoli
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3 cups cooked chicken)
2 cups instant rice
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounces)
1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
Salt & pepper to taste
3.5 ounces Ritz crackers, crushed (1 standard sleeve)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Rinse the frozen broccoli under cold water to thaw it slightly. It’s okay if the broccoli isn’t fully thawed before adding it to the casserole.
- In a nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for 3-5 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- In the bowl, combine the broccoli, shredded chicken, rice, both soups, cheddar cheese, chicken stock, and milk. Season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, stirring until well-mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the crushed Ritz crackers over the top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked, the edges are bubbling, and the cracker topping is golden brown.
Notes
For those who prefer fresh broccoli, cut it into florets and blanch them in salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Afterward, drain and rinse under cold water before incorporating it into the casserole.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 712 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 148 mg
- Sodium: 1615 mg
- Potassium: 558 mg
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 7 g
- Vitamin A: 1010 IU
- Vitamin C: 69 mg
- Calcium: 400 mg
- Iron: 4 mg
