Description

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this broccoli cheddar chicken and rice casserole, a crowd‑pleasing dish that combines tender shredded chicken, fluffy cooked rice, and vibrant broccoli florets in a velvety cream of chicken soup base. Finished with a generous layer of sharp cheddar cheese and a golden buttery Ritz cracker crumble, this casserole delivers creamy richness and satisfying crunch in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknight meals, it serves six, cooks in thirty minutes, provides a

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked rice
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl combine rice, chicken, broccoli, soup, cheese, and milk; mix well.
Transfer mixture to greased 9‑by‑13‑inch baking dish.
In a small bowl mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter; sprinkle over casserole.
Bake 25‑30 minutes until bubbly and topping is golden.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or substitute cauliflower rice for a low‑carb version. The casserole can be assembled a day ahead
keep refrigerated and add topping before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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