Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

9 steps

Updated at: Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:44:36 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories311.9 kcal (16%)

Total Fat17.2 g (25%)

Carbs23.6 g (9%)

Sugars1.9 g (2%)

Protein15.4 g (31%)

Sodium617.6 mg (31%)

Fiber0.8 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

12 servings

2 tablespoonsbutter

2boneless skinless chicken breasts

or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken

Salt

to taste

pepper

1 teaspoonitalian seasoning

2 ½ cupschicken broth

1 tablespoonolive oil

1 ¼ cupswhite long grain rice

uncooked

2 cupsfresh broccoli florets

uncooked

10.5 ozCream of Chicken Soup

condensed

½ cupmilk

½ cupsour cream

2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese

separated

Seasonings

Optional

½ teaspoondried thyme

½ teaspoongarlic powder

1 cupRitz crackers

crushed

2 tablespoonsbutter

melted

Instructions

Step 1

Note: Refer to your rice package for the amount of liquid (we'll use chicken broth) and cooking time. I use white long grain rice and the cooking time/liquid amount outlined here works perfectly.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt/pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Step 3

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

Add the chicken broth, olive oil, and rice to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover tightly and cook for 6 minutes.

Step 5

Add the broccoli and replace the cover. Cook for 9 more minutes, or until no liquid remains in the pot and the rice is cooked through. (If it's not cooked through yet, quickly replace lid and simmer 5 more minutes, or until cooked through.)

Step 6

Keep it covered and remove from heat. Let the rice stand for 10 minutes, do not stir. Any rice on the bottom of the pot will release.

Step 7

Add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, optional seasonings, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.,

Step 8

Transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Combine the melted butter and crushed crackers. Sprinkle over the casserole bake uncovered for 10 more minutes. Serve!