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The Ultimate Creamy, Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

A close-up, appetizing slice of chicken broccoli rice casserole with a golden-brown crust.
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This easy, one-dish Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole delivers maximum comfort with minimal effort. It is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for a satisfying weeknight family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed and drained
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (like Ritz)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Give yourself a pat on the back for getting started!
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and milk. Whisk until the sauce is smooth. You are doing great!
  3. Gently fold in the cooked chicken, thawed broccoli, cooked rice, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce mixture. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the crushed butter crackers and the melted butter. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the casserole mixture.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this delicious, easy family dinner!

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, assemble the entire casserole, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10-15 minutes to the initial baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
  • If you prefer using fresh broccoli, steam it until tender-crisp before adding it to the mix.
  • For an extra cheesy flavor boost, substitute half of the cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or Gruyere.

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