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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

This creamy, cheesy casserole is the ultimate comfort food that sneaks veggies onto your kids' plates without complaint! It's one of those throw-it-together dishes that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need something hearty and satisfying that the whole family will devour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets or 2 packages frozen, thawed
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. If using fresh broccoli, steam for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain well.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, 1 cup of shredded cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Fold in the cooked chicken, broccoli, and rice until everything is well coated.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  6. Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
  7. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.