This Easy Broccoli Rice Casserole recipe is simple to make and enough to feed a large family or a small gathering. Everyone always loves the cheesy, chicken cracker topping.
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With the holidays just around the corner, my thoughts have been turning to the dishes I’m going to make this year. Many of the dishes I make for the holidays are our old standby’s — like the stuffing my mom always made — but every year I try new dishes that I think my family will love. Sometimes they’re keepers…and sadly, sometimes they’re not.
One that has stuck around for my family is Easy Broccoli Rice Casserole. It’s a comforting, filling side dish that everyone loves. My recipe makes a large 13×9″ casserole dish, so it’s perfect for feeding lots of guests. And since it is easy, I’m happy to make it several times during the holidays so that my husband or the oldest kids to take it to their potlucks at work.
Ingredients Needed for Easy Broccoli Rice Casserole:
- Uncooked Rice (1 1/2 Cups)
- Onion (1 – Diced)
- Butter (3 Tablespoons)
- Cream of Chicken (2 10.5 Cans)
- Sour Cream (1 16oz Container)
- Black Pepper (1 1/2 Teaspoons)
- Frozen Broccoli Florets (16oz)
- Cheddar Cheese (12oz – Shredded)
- Chicken Flavored Crackers (1 Cup – Crushed)
Cooking Equipment Needed for Easy Broccoli Rice Casserole:
- 13×9 Baking Dish
- Cooking Spray
- Rice Cooker
- Cooking Spoon
- Medium Skillet
- Kitchen Knife
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Can Opener
This time around, I decided to take on a challenge to see if I could make my Easy Broccoli Rice Casserole with items purchased at Dollar General. I know that Dollar General is a convenient store for many neighborhoods across the country, so shopping for a holiday dish at Dollar General would no doubt be helpful during the hectic holidays — and not to mention, a great way to save money.
My challenge was a success — most of the items I used in my recipe were Clover Valley products (their store brand), and I was pleased to find that Dollar General had prices better than many big grocery stores.
To make my Easy Broccoli Rice Casserole, you will need the following items: white rice, frozen broccoli florets, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, chicken crackers, onion, pepper, and butter.
The white rice is cooked according to package instructions. I generally make a fresh batch of rice, but if you have leftover rice, or want to make the rice the day before, you can also do that.
In a bowl, you’ll mix up all of the ingredients, except for the chicken cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons of butter. All of this is spooned into a 13×9″ casserole dish.
The casserole is topped with more cheese, followed by the chicken cracker crumbs. Finally, the entire top is drizzled with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
Everything goes into the oven and is baked for about 30-40 minutes or until everything is hot and the top is golden brown. It’s so good and as much as I love cheese-topped casseroles, I think this having a cracker topping is the best.
Easy Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe
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PrintEasy Broccoli Rice Casserole
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
This Easy Broccoli Rice Casserole recipe is simple to make and enough to feed a large family or a small gathering. Everyone always loves the cheesy, chicken cracker topping.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 2 ounces cans cream of chicken soup (10.5)
- 1 ounces container sour cream (16)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 16 ounces frozen broccoli florets (thawed)
- 12 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded & divided)
- 1 cup crushed chicken flavored crackers
Instructions
- Grease a 13×9″ baking dish. Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- While rice is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; add onion to butter and cook until tender.
- In a large bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and pepper. Stir in onions and broccoli. Mix in cooked rice, adding it in several batches. When everything is combined, stir in 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 cups).
- Spoon evenly into greased baking dish. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and sprinkle evenly with crushed crackers. Drizzle top of crackers with melted butter.
- Bake a 350 degree F oven for 30-40 minutes or until casserole is hot and top is golden brown.
Notes
Serves 12
Option: Add cooked chicken to make this a main dish entree.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Miz Helen says
This casserole looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and don’t forget to bring your Cookie Recipes to the Holiday Cookie Exchange Link Party!
Miz Helen
Sheri says
Yum! Thanks for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and more Link Party. I pinned this! Hope to have you join us again this week.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Looks delicious – Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner link up – and Happy Thanksgiving!
Amy says
This easy broccoli rice casserole looks sooo good. Thank you for sharing at Happiness is Homemade. Enjoy your Thanksgiving.
Tenneh Hollins says
I made this as a side dish for Christmas and we loved it. It was delicious! Thank you!
bill says
I would never be able to find even half those ingredients at our Dollar General. They stay out of stock of practically everything I ever need.
June says
It was delish!
Indah Nuria Savitri says
always love casserole :). Rice and broccoli is yuuum indeed.
Jamie says
Yum, that looks great!! What a great dish for a potluck party, or just an easy side, I love it! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
Cristina Mandeville says
Looks so good! If I haven’t done so, I would like to invite you to share your post over at Healthy Living Link Party, it goes live now ( every Wednesdays, 5pm PST ) until Sunday 7pm. Hope to see you there!
Karren Haller says
You recipes looks delicious, I make a similar one, I use a medley of rice that includes wild and black, (the quick versions) and I add chicken or another leftover meat like chopped ham.
Pinned to share!
Thanks for sharing on the #OMHGWW this week!
Hope you have a great week!
Martie says
This looks good, and easy…except for the “cook rice according to package directions” part. I am terrible at cooking rice! LOL! I may have to try again for this recipe! I love broccoli and rice casserole!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
I love broccoli and rice casserole. I’ve never had it with sour cream and crackers will have to try this version sometime. Looks yummy! Pinning!