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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli& Rice Casserole

Recipe by Keidra Johnson on InstagramAdded 3 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. A comforting, one‑pan casserole packed with tender chicken, broccoli, and rice, all smothered in a rich cheese‑and‑cream sauce, finished with a crunchy Ritz cracker topping.

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Method

  1. Transfer broccoli from strainer to a hot pan.

  2. Add 1 cup water to the pan and cover, steaming the broccoli until tender.

  3. Season the chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and chicken seasoning (including the red spice rub).

  4. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  5. Cook the seasoned chicken in the skillet, flipping to brown both sides, until fully cooked.

  6. Remove the chicken, chop it into bite‑sized pieces, and set aside.

  7. In the same pan, add the two cans of Campbell's Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup and stir until a silky sauce forms.

  8. Stir in the Kobe jack cheese and mild cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

  9. Combine the steamed broccoli, cooked rice, and chopped chicken in a large bowl, then pour the cheese‑soup sauce over and fold until everything is evenly coated.

  10. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle additional cheese on top, and scatter crushed Ritz crackers for crunch.

  11. Bake at 375°F for about 5 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the casserole is hot throughout.

  12. Serve warm and enjoy.

Tips while you cook

Steam broccoli covered
Cover the pan while adding water to steam the broccoli until tender.
Chop chicken after cooking
Remove the cooked chicken, chop it into bite‑sized pieces, then set aside before adding to the casserole.
Melt cheese into sauce fully
Stir the Kobe jack and mild cheddar cheeses into the soup until the sauce is smooth before mixing with other ingredients.
Bake just until topping is golden
Bake at 375 °F for about 5 minutes, watching for a golden crust on the cheese and crackers.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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