Chicken Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole

A creamy, cheesy casserole loaded with tender rotisserie chicken and fresh broccoli, all cooked in one pot and topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or make-ahead meals.

* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 cup diced yellow or white onion
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 1 ¼ cups uncooked white long grain rice
* 2 ½ cups chicken broth
* 3 cups fresh broccoli floretsuncooked
* 2 ½ cups diced rotisserie chicken or any cooked chicken
* 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
* ½ cup cream whole milk or half & half
* ½ cup sour cream
* 4 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese about 16 oz, divided
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* Pinch of nutmeg
* Salt and pepper to taste

Topping:
* 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed
* 2 tablespoons melted butter
* ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Click the link in the bio or Google “Must Love Garlic Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole” for full recipe details, step-by-step instructions, and a guide to make this recipe gluten-free/ allergy-friendly.

https://must-love-garlic.com/chicken-broccoli-rice-and-cheese-casserole/
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