Chicken and broccoli casserole is a meal that most people at Team Delish grew up eating, and this recipe is guaranteed to make you feel like a kid again. This creamy, cheesy, Ritz cracker-topped casserole is packed with chicken, rice, and freshly blanched broccoli with the quintessential cream of mushroom soup. This is my ideal Sunday dinner, and it’s perfect for when you have a few extra mouths to feed.

How To Make Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

INGREDIENTS

• Butter: Use unsalted butter instead of salted, as you don’t want the dish to be overly salty and you can control the seasonings.
• Chicken Breast: This casserole is a great way to use up those chicken breasts you have hanging out in the fridge. That being said, you can also use rotisserie chicken. You’ll need a little over a pound of shredded chicken if that’s what you choose.
• All-Purpose Seasoning Salt: Even when cooked properly, all of these flavors can read a little bit bland, so for some added kick, I season the chicken with my favorite seasoning salt blend. Lawry’s is a classic, but you can also use your favorite brand.
• Yellow Onion & Garlic: The base to most of our dishes, an onion and garlic will create flavor from the very start.
• Long-Grain White Rice: I highly recommend using white rice instead of swapping it out for another type of rice like brown rice. It will take longer to cook and influence the final texture.
• Chicken Broth: Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt amounts.
• Cream Of Mushroom Soup: Cream of mushroom soup is an absolute must for chicken and broccoli casserole. Not only is it easy to find in every grocery store, but it’s also extremely affordable and adds instant creaminess to the dish.
• Broccoli: I’m using fresh broccoli here, but you can use frozen if you prefer! Just thaw it in the microwave and add it to the casserole in step 7.
• Cheddar: For the best possible flavor and texture, I always recommend freshly shredding your cheese when possible.
• Ritz Crackers: Buttery Ritz crackers bring a layer of crunch and buttery flavor to the top of the casserole, providing a much-needed textural contrast. Of course, you don’t have to use Ritz, you can grab your favorite brand of buttery crackers.
• Garlic Powder: Adding a dash of garlic powder to the topping ensures you get a hint of garlic flavor in each bite.

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