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| 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. | + | |
| - | - 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. | + | - 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. | + | - Add the chicken broth, olive oil, and rice to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. |
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| - | Cover tightly and cook for 6 minutes. | + | |
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| - | 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. | + | |
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| - | 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/ | |
| - | 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/ | + | |
| Make-Ahead Method: Assemble Now, Bake Later. | Make-Ahead Method: Assemble Now, Bake Later. | ||
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