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The Ultimate Creamy, Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole (15-Minute Prep)

A close-up serving of creamy chicken broccoli rice casserole topped with melted, browned cheese.
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This is a reliable, easy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole recipe featuring a creamy sauce and melted cheese topping, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (or ground chicken)
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen broccoli florets, thawed and chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Stir in the chopped broccoli florets and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese into the chicken and rice mixture.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the cracker topping, and return to the oven for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, assemble the casserole completely (without the topping), cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add 10 minutes to the initial baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • If you prefer a crunchier topping, you can use corn flakes instead of Ritz crackers.
  • You can substitute ground chicken for shredded chicken; cook it first and drain any excess fat before adding it to the mixture.

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