cheezy chicken, broccoli, rice casserole

Name: Cheezy Chicken, Broccoli, Rice Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized cubes; 1 cup(s) uncooked, white rice; 1 small can chicken broth; 2 can(s) cream of chicken soup, or cream of chicken broccoli soup; 1 - 1/2 cup(s) milk; 2 bunch(es) 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 tablespoon(s) minced, dried onion; 2 1/2 cup(s) shredded, cheddar cheese; - salt, pepper for chicken; 1 - sleeve ritz crackers, crushed; 3 tablespoon(s) butter, melted; - paprika ( optional ); 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder ( optional ); 1 tablespoon(s) dried parsley flakes; - salt and pepper to taste, or whatever seasoning you want to add.

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Apr 27, 2013

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

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 5 Min

method Bake

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

3 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized cubes
1 cup uncooked, white rice
1 small can chicken broth
2 cans cream of chicken soup, or cream of chicken broccoli soup
1 - 1/2 cups milk
2 bunches 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 tablespoons minced, dried onion
2 1/2 cups shredded, cheddar cheese
- salt, pepper for chicken
1 - sleeve ritz crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
- paprika ( optional )
1 teaspoon garlic powder ( optional )
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- salt and pepper to taste, or whatever seasoning you want to add.

How To Make cheezy chicken, broccoli, rice casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with non stick cooking spray.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4

In a small bowl; mix the crumbs, seasonings and butter well; set aside.
Step 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.
Step 6

Enjoy!
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