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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Amanda Cooks & Styles
A cozy loaded dinner casserole made with chicken, broccoli and rice tossed in a creamy cheese sauce and finished with a crunchy cheddar topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts (3 cups cooked, chopped)
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice (jasmine or basmati)
  • 1 lb Broccoli (4 cups)
  • 3 tablespoon Butter
  • 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • ¾ cup Half and Half
  • ½ teaspoon Yellow Mustard
  • 2 tablespoon Cream Cheese
  • 2 ½ cup Cheddar Cheese divided
  • 1 cup Ritz Crackers crushed
  • 2 tablespoon Melted Butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bring chicken breast to a boil in a large saucepan and cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees (about 10 minutes). When done, carefully remove chicken, let cool and cut into bite-size chunks. Or use 3 cups leftover rotisserie chicken.
  • Prepare cooked white rice in a rice cooker or on the stove by following package cooking instructions.
  • Add broccoli to a large skillet with 1-2 cups of water. Cover and steam until fork-tender but still crisp (about 10 minutes). When done, drain and set aside.
  • Prepare the cheese sauce by adding butter to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings. Slowly stir in chicken broth and half and half. Continue to whisk until sauce lightly thickens. Melt in cream cheese and mustard. Remove from heat and stir in 1 ¾ cups cheese.
  • In a small bowl combine melted butter and crushed ritz crackers.
  • Prepare your casserole by lightly greasing a 9x13 baking dish. Gently stir together rice, broccoli and chicken in a large bowl. Pour in cheese sauce and stir to combine. Dump mixture into casserole dish. Sprinkle top with remaining cheddar cheese and ritz crackers.
  • Bake casserole uncovered for 35 minutes. When done, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 788mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 981IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole, chicken casserole, dinner casserole, rotisserie chicken casserole
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