CHEEZY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, RICE CASSEROLE

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This is a delicious, easy recipe that is quite satisfying. Enjoy! My Photo's

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized cubes
1 c uncooked, white rice
1 small can chicken broth
2 can(s) cream of chicken soup, or cream of chicken broccoli soup
1 - 1/2 c milk
2 bunch fresh broccoli cut into pieces ( par cooked a few minutes in boiling salted water , or 10 - 12 ounce bag frozen broccoli flourets, thawed
1 - 2 Tbsp minced, dried onion
2 1/2 c shredded, cheddar cheese
salt, pepper for chicken
1 sleeve ritz crackers, crushed
3 Tbsp butter, melted
paprika ( optional )
1 tsp garlic powder ( optional )
1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
salt and pepper to taste, or whatever seasoning you want to add.

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with non stick cooking spray.
  • 2. In a medium skillet with oil, brown chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Does not have to be completely cooked. Will finish cooking in the oven.
  • 3. In a large bowl add rice, soups, broth, 2 cups cheese, dried onions, 1 1/2 cup milk, seasonings such as salt and pepper, stir till blended. Now, add the chicken and broccoli. Pour into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over casserole.
  • 4. In a small bowl; mix the crumbs, seasonings and butter well; set aside.
  • 5. Cover casserole with foil and bake 40 - 45 minutes. Remove foil. Sprinkle crumbs atop the casserole. Continue baking till golden brown and bubbling. Check for rice tenderness. If still tough remain baking till tender. Check the center of casserole, as the edges bake sooner than the center.
  • 6. Enjoy!

Noman Fayyaz
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This casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, flavorful, and easy to make. I love serving it with a side of salad.


Cristiano Ronaldo
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This casserole is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover chicken and broccoli, and it's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Meen Tube
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I love this casserole! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers.


Baba ki Jan
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This is a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it was perfect. The chicken was tender and juicy, the broccoli was cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The cheese sauce was delicious.


Mobina Zokaee
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This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I used brown rice instead of white rice and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Sasintha Indumina
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this casserole. The cheese sauce and the rice were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


jisan mubarak
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This casserole is so cheesy and delicious. I love the combination of chicken, broccoli, and rice. It's a perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Nadiya Aktae
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and broccoli. I also like to add a can of cream of mushroom soup to the sauce for extra flavor.


David Lowell
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This casserole is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover chicken and broccoli, and it's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Asia Begum
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I love this casserole! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers.


King Jobsi
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This is a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it was perfect. The chicken was tender and juicy, the broccoli was cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The cheese sauce was delicious.


Eustacie Matthews
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This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I used brown rice instead of white rice and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


MUSLEH UDDIN
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this casserole. The cheese sauce and the rice were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Islam Abed
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This casserole is so cheesy and delicious. I love the combination of chicken, broccoli, and rice. It's a perfect comfort food for a cold night.


M hayat
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and broccoli. I also like to add a can of cream of mushroom soup to the sauce for extra flavor.


Chathurani Nimalarathna
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This is my favorite chicken broccoli rice casserole recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Yohancee Santi
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the casserole was cooked perfectly.


Robi Badhon
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the broccoli was cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The cheese sauce was nice. Overall, this is a great recipe that I will definitely be making again.