Chicken and Rice Casserole

5 from 1 vote

This cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe has it all! Tender rotisserie chicken, rice, and broccoli are combined with a creamy, cheesy sauce and finished with a buttery cracker topping. It's family-friendly for a weeknight dinner, but perfect for a potluck, too.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: casserole, cheesy dish, chicken casserole

Servings: servings

Calories: 308kcal

Author: Kasey Schwartz

Equipment

Large pot
9x13 casserole dish
Mixing bowl
Measuring cups
measuring spoons

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken
Salt/Pepper to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 Tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups white long grain rice uncooked
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets thawed
1 (10.5 ounce) can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese separated

Casserole Topping

2 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup Ritz crackers crushed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, Salt/Pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Note: This step is not needed if using a cooked rotisserie chicken.
2 Tablespoons butter
Add the chicken broth, olive oil, and rice to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/4 cups white long grain rice
Cover tightly and cook for 7 minutes.
Add the broccoli to the rice and turn off the heat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, do not stir.
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets
Add the cooked chicken, soup, milk, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir only to combine.
1 (10.5 ounce) can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, ½ cup milk, ½ cup sour cream, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Add to a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
Melt the butter and crumble up the crackers. Combine to form the topping for the casserole.
1 cup Ritz crackers, 2 tablespoons melted butter
Top the casserole with the crumbled cracker topping and bake uncovered for 10 additional minutes.
Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes prior to serving.

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