{"id":740,"date":"2023-08-11T05:19:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T05:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saad.appscodestudio.com\/?p=740"},"modified":"2023-08-11T05:19:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T05:19:18","slug":"chicken-broccoli-cheese-rice-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saad.appscodestudio.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/11\/chicken-broccoli-cheese-rice-casserole\/05\/19\/740\/17\/appdev2098\/kids-dinner-ideas\/easy-weeknight\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chicken and Rice Casserole with Broccoli and TONS of Cheese is a favorite comfort food recipe. Loaded with everything that makes you think of home, you&#8217;ll be shocked how easy it is to come together. This Chicken Rice Casserole is the type of cheesy recipe your family will request time and time again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Topping:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\u00a0sleeve Ritz crackers\u00a0crushed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc\u00a0cup\u00a0grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0tablespoons\u00a0unsalted butter\u00a0melted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0smoky paprika<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Casserole:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4\u00a0cups\u00a0low-sodium chicken broth or stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0cups\u00a0long-grain white rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0bag frozen broccoli<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0kosher salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0freshly ground black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0ground sweet curry\u00a0or mild curry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meat from 1 Rotisserie chicken or 3 medium-sized boneless skinless chicken breasts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kosher salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freshly ground black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\u00a0tablespoons\u00a0canola or olive oil\u00a0<em>divided<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0tablespoons\u00a0unsalted butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd-1\u00a0medium sweet yellow onion\u00a0<em>diced &amp; saut\u00e9ed<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0cloves\u00a0garlic\u00a0<em>minced<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00bc\u00a0cup\u00a0half-and-half<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0cups\u00a0shredded cheddar or Gruyere cheese\u00a0or a blend of both<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Topping:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a small bowl, combine crushed crackers, butter, Parmesan and paprika. Set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Casserole:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Spray a 13&#215;9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring chicken stock to a boil and add the rice, broccoli, salt, black pepper and sweet curry. Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low and cook 18-20 minutes or until rice and broccoli are tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While rice and broccoli cook:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If using rotisserie chicken, cut the chicken into 1\/2-inch cubes or shred the chicken meat (your preference).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If using chicken breasts, sprinkle breasts with salt &amp; pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and heat until the oil shimmers. Carefully place the breasts in skillet and cook 4-5 minutes per side (depending on the size of the breasts). Turn off heat and transfer breasts to a paper towel-lined plate to rest (the chicken will continue to cook a bit and will finish cooking while in the oven). Tent the chicken with foil and allow to rest a few minutes, then cut into cubes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scoop out the skillet drippings and use the same skillet for saut\u00e9ing the onions &amp; garlic. If necessary, add 1-2 tablespoons oil and 1-2 tablespoons butter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the skillet over medium heat, place the diced onions and cook until onions are translucent. Add minced garlic, stir and turn off the heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the cut-up chicken, saut\u00e9ed onion\/garlic mixture, half-and-half and cheese to the rice mixture. Mix well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. *See Note.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sprinkle the cracker topping over the broccoli rice mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicken and Rice Casserole with Broccoli and TONS of Cheese is a favorite comfort food recipe. Loaded with everything that makes you think of home, you&#8217;ll be shocked how easy it is to come together. This Chicken Rice Casserole is the type of cheesy recipe your family will request time and time again. 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