Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons butter.
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts.
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
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2½ cups chicken broth.
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
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1¼ cups white long grain rice.
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2 cups fresh broccoli florets.
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10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup.
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½ cup milk.
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½ cup sour cream.
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
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½ teaspoon dried thyme.
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½ teaspoon garlic powder.
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1 cup crushed Ritz crackers.
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2 tablespoons melted butter for topping.
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut chicken into pieces and season.
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Brown seasoned chicken in butter until cooked through.
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Cook rice in broth 6 minutes, add broccoli and cook 9 more minutes.
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Let covered rice stand 10 minutes off heat.
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Combine rice mixture with chicken, soup, milk, sour cream and cheese.
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Transfer to casserole dish, top with cheese and Ritz crumbs. Bake 25 minutes total.
# Notes:
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Can use rotisserie chicken.
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Can make ahead and freeze.
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Add topping just before baking.