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4 from 2 votes

Chicken Casserole with Broccoli and Rice

Chicken Casserole Recipe with broccoli and rice in a creamy, cheesy sauce and crispy Ritz cracker topping. Easy, one pan meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken casserole, best chicken casserole, chicken broccoli rice casserole, chicken divan, chicken and rice,
Servings: 4
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Equipment

  • 9 x 13 baking dish

Ingredients

Chicken Casserole:

  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound boneless skinless breasts cut in bite size pieces
  • 10.5 ounce can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 cup long grain rice UNCOOKED NOT minute/quick cook rice
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli cut in florets
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided

Ritz Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 12 whole Ritz Crackers crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut chicken into bite size pieces.
  • Butter a 9 x 13 casserole dish or baking dish with butter then set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk cream of chicken soup, sour cream and chicken stock together then pour into the baking dish.
  • Add UNCOOKED rice, UNCOOKED chicken and broccoli bites. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and half of the shredded cheese.
  • Stir to combine then cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 minutes or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Top with the remaining cheese then return to the oven until cheese is melted.
  • Melt butter, crush Ritz Crackers and combine in a small bowl.
  • Top the chicken mixture with Ritz cracker crumbs and continue baking 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve right away.