But the end result you will not be disappointed. Hi there! Thank you for all your recipes! Combine melted butter and Ritz crackers, add to casserole. Plan on trying this tonight. Wonderful! Add the onion and cook until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. We added a layer of cheese under the cracker crumbs (which is probably why they didn't get crunchy) but it was so good! Step 1. In a small bowl, … Once you've made the sauce, all you have to do is chop up the raw chicken and broccoli, then combine it with the rice and sauce. What stand chicken, any other meat that will work as well? My chicken is already cooked and cubed. Would that be okay to use? Another cheese idea is using the Bottle Queso Dip for a bit of spice as well as texture. Not that I've minded!! This recipe turned out really well. This was very good except a little dry for my liking. https://www.food.com/recipe/chicken-rice-broccoli-cheese-casserole-188079 Miss you, hooker!!! Going to try it tonight.I was thinking of adding those crunchy onions things to the top instead of crackers we shall see. This is a great casserole for rotisserie chicken, 2 cups is the perfect quantity to use. I first thought of a chicken divan with the broccoli and mushrooms were extras. Pour into prepared pan. Broccoli Rice Casserole Lady Melady. Learn from my mistake! I read the rave reviews, but my husband and I did not find it to be a keeper. Once you try it, you’re pretty much hooked. Add the rice and broccoli mixture and the reserved chicken to the cheese sauce, stirring gently to coat. Should I deliver it uncooked or cook it ahead of time? This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to. The only problem we had was that the cup of the reserve mixture wasn't enough to cover the top of the casserole! Step 2. Melt butter in skillet. cream of mushroom soup, extra sharp cheddar cheese, salt, Cheez-Its and 1 more. He is 15 and VERY picky about foods. -Stephanie. This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole makes the perfect quick-fix weeknight dinner! Thank you for posting this recipe!!! I was thinking maybe mine was to thick and that's why the rice did not cook fully. Great recipe, I'll let you know how it goes. -This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days prior to baking. Add the cooked chicken, soup, milk, sour cream, optional seasonings, and half of the cheddar cheese. The rice is tender, everything's slathered in cheese sauce and the crackers just soak it all up! Where I'm from, long grain is regular rice so I'm not sure what type of rice you mean. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted. Melt the butter and crumble up the crackers. I actually have some leftover from the Super Bowl. Add butter and flour to the pot. Melt about 4"from a box of Velveeta into the milk. But I know not all ovens cook the same, so not everyone will have this issue, that's just what I would do. How many servings per pan do you get with this recipe? Remove and set aside. I think you can... add twice as much milk as you add rice. My four kids and hubby and I LOVED this, everyone from 10 year old son down to 22 month old son! Since rotisserie chicken can sometimes be salted, I highly recommend sticking with low sodium chicken broth so that your meal doesn’t turn out overly salty. Juicy chicken, cream of chicken soup, flavorful rice, broccoli, spices and topped with a buttery Ritz cracker and cheese topping. Blend over medium-low heat until smooth. Takes some time cutting and preparing. I followed her directions exactly and it came out perfectly cooked and looks just like the picture! (I am assuming because I didn’t add it at the same time as the stock/oil and waited for that to come to a boil before adding). Mandy, I've been needing to go to the grocery store for days but am too lazy to go! I look forward to trying this! -This casserole is a great meal to freeze and is best if used within 3 months of freezing. Throw on something cozy and join me in the kitchen! I wish my people would eat more broccoli! This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is an easy make ahead meal that you can assemble and bake another day!