Name: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Cooked Chicken-shredded; 1 cup Cooked White Rice; 1 package Frozen Broccoli Florets; 1/4 cup Butter; 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour; 2 cups Milk; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 cup Crushed Ritz Crackers; 2 tbsp Melted Butter

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A comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring tender chicken, broccoli, and rice in a creamy cheese sauce.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 11

Ingredients 11

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Chicken
2 cups 480 mL Cooked Chicken-shredded
Rice
1 cup 240 mL Cooked White Rice
Broccoli
1 package 400 g Frozen Broccoli Florets
Sauce
cup 60 mL Butter
cup 30 g All-Purpose Flour
2 cups 480 mL Milk
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
2 cups 240 g Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Topping
cup 60 g Crushed Ritz Crackers
2 tbsp 30 mL Melted Butter

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook rice and chicken if not already cooked.
Steam or microwave Broccoli Florets until tender-crisp.
In a saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in Salt, Pepper, and Cheddar Cheese until melted and smooth. This is your Sauce.
In a large bowl, combine Cooked Chicken, Cooked Rice, and Broccoli Florets.
Pour Sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture and stir to combine.
Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine Crushed Ritz Crackers and Melted Butter. Sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.