Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is always a hit at dinner time. Use a rotisserie chicken to make this even easier and faster! Broccoli is definitely our family’s favorite vegetable. I make it a lot. With broccoli being a main ingredient in this casserole, my kids are sure to eat it. And by eat it, I mean they scarf this stuff down! The ingredients are very basic, I bet you already have all of them on hand. Serve this amazing casserole over rice and you’ll have one fabulous, complete meal! Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Total Time 40 minutes
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Rice Casserole includes homemade condensed or Campbell’s Soup, flavorful rice cooked in chicken broth, and a buttery, crunchy Ritz topping. Cook up some fresh chicken or use Rotisserie! Be sure to try my other rice casserole recipes using ham and broccoli, sausage and peppers, or
ground beef and mushrooms. or chicken cordon bleu next! Are you ready for the ultimate comfort food recipe? My family and I have been eating this chicken and rice casserole for years now. Who needs to separate chicken, rice, and broccoli when you can whip up a creamy casserole?! This recipe is one of my favorite freezer foods. I’m pretty sure readers come back for this recipe more than any other. Once you try it, you’re pretty much hooked. You can make it with chicken breasts, rotisserie chicken, and I even have a ham and a ground beef version!
Cream of Chicken Soup Substitutes
Don’t Use Minute RiceI highly recommend you use regular long grain rice instead of minute rice:
Using Brown or Wild RiceThese varieties take longer to cook and requires more liquid than white long grain rice.
Using Frozen Broccoli
Using Rotisserie ChickenThis is a great casserole for rotisserie chicken, 2 cups is the perfect quantity to use. 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. Make-Ahead Method (Assemble Now, Bake Later)Refrigerator
Freezer:
Storage-Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. -This casserole is a great meal to freeze and is best if used within 3 months of freezing. -I often reheat frozen lunch-sized portions in the microwave from a frozen state. If possible, I’ll also bake it 350 degree oven at the end to crisp up the top. Tools For This Recipe(Amazon affiliate links)- Check out all of my kitchen essentials here.
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Optional Seasonings
Casserole Topping
Add the Topping:
Pro Tips:
Make-Ahead Method: Assemble Now, Bake Later.
The Nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving. This recipe makes 6 servings. Calories: 511kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 17g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 1174mg, Potassium: 470mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1068IU, Vitamin C: 35mg, Calcium: 376mg, Iron: 2mg Course: Main Course Cuisine: American Order The Cozy Cookbook!Does frozen broccoli need to be cooked before adding to casserole?And a broccoli casserole is no different — the dish calls for frozen broccoli rather than fresh, so you can just pop open the bag and toss them straight into your baking dish.
How do you make broccoli casserole with Ritz crackers?Place the broccoli mixture into a lightly oiled casserole dish. In small bowl (using the microwave), melt ¼ stick butter, add water, and mix into cracker crumbs with fork. Sprinkle cracker crumb mixture over the broccoli and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown.
Can I substitute fresh broccoli for frozen in a casserole?You can substitute fresh broccoli for the frozen broccoli. Fresh broccoli will yield a bit longer cooking time than frozen. Also, the size you cut your broccoli will affect its cooking time as well. If you like your broccoli more on the softer side, cook it longer.
Can you make Paula Deen's broccoli casserole ahead of time?However, if you're really in a time crunch you can do some make-ahead. All you need to do is make up the dish and place it in the casserole. Don't add the crackers and melted butter. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to two days.
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