Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast (diced) or boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste for seasoning the chicken
3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup white long grain rice
3 cups fresh or thawed frozen broccoli florets
One 10.5-ounce can of condensed cream of chicken soup (or substitute with cream of broccoli, cheddar cheese, or broccoli cheese soup)
1 cup milk (any fat content)
½ cup sour cream (which may be substituted with mayonnaise)
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (use freshly shredded for the best melt)
2 tablespoons butter for cooking the chicken
1 cup crushed crackers for the crispy topping
4 tablespoons melted butter for mixing with the crackers
Optional seasonings like thyme and garlic powder to taste
Instructions
1-First, cook the chicken in 2 tablespoons of butter until it’s golden, then set it aside. This step adds flavor and ensures the chicken is tender.
2-Next, simmer 3 cups of chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1 cup of white long grain rice in a pot, covered, for 6 minutes. After that, add 3 cups of broccoli florets and cook for another 9 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
3-Remove the pot from heat and let it stand covered for 10 minutes. Then, mix in the cooked chicken, the condensed soup, 1 cup of milk, ½ cup sour cream, optional seasonings like thyme and garlic powder, and half of the 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese.
4-Transfer the mixture to a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish, top with the remaining cheese, and bake covered at 350°F for 15 minutes.
5-For the crispy topping, mix 1 cup of crushed crackers with 4 tablespoons of melted butter, spread it over the casserole, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes. Let it cool slightly before serving to 6 people.
Last Step:
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🧀 Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded for better melting and creamier texture
🥦 Can substitute cream of broccoli, cheddar cheese, or broccoli cheese soup for different flavor variations
⏰ Prepare the crispy topping just before baking to ensure maximum crunchiness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Standing Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 49 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 511
- Sodium: 1174 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Protein: 23 g