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
Scale
- 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