Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Blair Lonergan, The Seasoned Mom
December 10, 2021
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This simple, flavorful, and easy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole is an old-fashioned classic! You just can't beat the convenience of a make-ahead one dish meal, complete with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, white rice, and cheddar cheese in a creamy sauce made from cream of mushroom soup. Top it off with Ritz crackers and serve it alongside a simple green salad or a basket of buttermilk biscuits!

5
2 c broccoli florets
2 T salted butter
1 small onion
1 celery stalk
1 clove garlic
10.5 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 T mayonnaise
1/8 t paprika
1/8 t dry mustard
Pinch ground nutmeg
1.5 c grated sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 c milk
2 c long grain white rice
2 c cooked diced chicken
15 Ritz crackers
  • Cook the broccoli for about 2 minutes in boiling water, just until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish; set aside.
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Nutritions

Calories
1921

Sodium
1642mg
68% DV

Fat
85g
131% DV

Protein
80g
161% DV

Carbs
186g
63% DV

Fiber
8g
33% DV