Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1 1/4 cups white long grain rice
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2 cups fresh broccoli florets
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Sauce Base
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10.5 oz Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
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½ cup milk
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½ cup sour cream
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2 1/2 cups chicken broth
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Topping
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1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
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2 Tablespoons melted butter
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Brown seasoned chicken in butter until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Bring broth, oil, and rice to boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook 6 minutes. Add broccoli, cook 9 more minutes.
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Mix chicken, soup, milk, sour cream, seasonings, and half the cheese with rice mixture.
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Transfer to 9x13 dish, top with remaining cheese. Cover and bake 15 minutes.
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Mix crushed crackers with butter, sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered 10 more minutes.
# Notes:
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Can be made 2 days ahead
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Freezer friendly
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Use freshly shredded cheese