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   * Salt/Pepper to taste   * Salt/Pepper to taste
   * 2 1/2 cups chicken broth   * 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
-*1 Tablespoon olive oil +  * 1 Tablespoon olive oil 
-*1 1/4 cups white long grain rice uncooked +  * 1 1/4 cups white long grain rice uncooked 
-*2 cups fresh broccoli florets uncooked +  * 2 cups fresh broccoli florets uncooked 
-*10.5 oz. Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup +  * 10.5 oz. Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 
-*½ cup milk +  * ½ cup milk 
-*½ cup sour cream +  * ½ cup sour cream 
-*2 cups shredded cheddar cheese separated+  * 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese separated
  
 Optional Seasonings Optional Seasonings
-*1/2 teaspoon dried thyme +  * 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 
-*1/2 teaspoon garlic powder+  * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  
 Casserole Topping Casserole Topping
-*1 cup Ritz crackers crushed +  * 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed 
-*2 Tablespoons melted butter+  * 2 Tablespoons melted butter
  
 Instructions Instructions
 Note: This recipe is designed to allow you to prepare all of the casserole ingredients in one pot before transferring to a casserole dish for baking. Before you begin, refer to your rice package for the amount of liquid (we'll use chicken broth) and cooking time. I use white long grain rice and the cooking time/liquid amount below works perfectly. Note: This recipe is designed to allow you to prepare all of the casserole ingredients in one pot before transferring to a casserole dish for baking. Before you begin, refer to your rice package for the amount of liquid (we'll use chicken broth) and cooking time. I use white long grain rice and the cooking time/liquid amount below works perfectly.
  
-Preheat the oven to 350° F. +  - Preheat the oven to 350° F. 
- +  Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with Italian seasoning and desired amount of salt and pepper. 
-Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with Italian seasoning and desired amount of salt and pepper. +  Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Note: This step is not needed if using a cooked rotisserie chicken. 
- +  Add the chicken broth, olive oil, and rice to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. 
-Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Note: This step is not needed if using a cooked rotisserie chicken. +  Cover tightly and cook for 6 minutes. 
- +  Add the broccoli and replace the cover. Cook for 9 more minutes, or until no liquid remains in the pot and the rice is cooked through. (If it's not cooked through yet, quickly replace lid and simmer 5 more minutes, or until cooked through.) 
-Add the chicken broth, olive oil, and rice to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. +  Turn off the heat and leave the cover on. Let the rice stand for 10 minutes, do not stir. Any rice on the bottom of the pot will release. 
- +  Add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, optional seasonings, and half of the cheddar cheese. 
-Cover tightly and cook for 6 minutes. +  Add to a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. 
- +  Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
-Add the broccoli and replace the cover. Cook for 9 more minutes, or until no liquid remains in the pot and the rice is cooked through. (If it's not cooked through yet, quickly replace lid and simmer 5 more minutes, or until cooked through.) +
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-Turn off the heat and leave the cover on. Let the rice stand for 10 minutes, do not stir. Any rice on the bottom of the pot will release. +
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-Add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, optional seasonings, and half of the cheddar cheese. +
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-Add to a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. +
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-Cover and bake for 15 minutes.+
  
 Add the Topping: Add the Topping:
- +  - Melt the butter and crumble up the crackers. Combine to form the topping for the casserole. 
-Melt the butter and crumble up the crackers. Combine to form the topping for the casserole. +  Top the casserole with the crumbled cracker topping and bake uncovered for 10 additional minutes. 
- +  Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes prior to serving.
-Top the casserole with the crumbled cracker topping and bake uncovered for 10 additional minutes. +
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-Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes prior to serving.+
  
 Pro Tips: Pro Tips:
  
-Using Frozen Broccoli: 2 cups of frozen broccoli (and/or cauliflower) is a perfect alternative to fresh broccoli.  +Using Frozen Broccoli: 2 cups of frozen broccoli (and/or cauliflower) is a perfect alternative to fresh broccoli.  
- Just be sure you thaw and pat it dry. Frozen broccoli is already blanched (partially cooked), but you may want to consider steaming it as well (about 5 minutes or so) for a softer texture in the casserole.  + Just be sure you thaw and pat it dry. Frozen broccoli is already blanched (partially cooked), but you may want to consider steaming it as well (about 5 minutes or so) for a softer texture in the casserole. \\  
- +Cheddar Cheese- Shred your own from a block at home for best results. I use Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Yellow cheese as it melts really well. Avoid aged/crystalized cheeses as those won't melt well. \\ 
-Cheddar Cheese- Shred your own from a block at home for best results. I use Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Yellow cheese as it melts really well. Avoid aged/crystalized cheeses as those won't melt well.+
  
 Make-Ahead Method: Assemble Now, Bake Later. Make-Ahead Method: Assemble Now, Bake Later.
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