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Chicken Ham Casserole with Broccoli and Rice

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This creamy, cheesy casserole is a comforting dish perfect for family dinners. It combines tender chicken ham, broccoli, rice, and a crunchy Ritz cracker topping for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter½ cupyellow onion, finely diced1 tablespoonolive oil2 ½ cupslow-sodium chicken broth1 ¼ cupswhite long-grain rice, uncooked2 cupscooked chicken ham, diced2 cupsbroccoli florets10.75 ozcream of chicken soup½ cupsour cream¾ cupmilk2 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese, dividedSalt and pepper, optional
  • ½ cupyellow onion, finely diced1 tablespoonolive oil2 ½ cupslow-sodium chicken broth1 ¼ cupswhite long-grain rice, uncooked2 cupscooked chicken ham, diced2 cupsbroccoli florets10.75 ozcream of chicken soup½ cupsour cream¾ cupmilk2 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese, dividedSalt and pepper, optional
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil2 ½ cupslow-sodium chicken broth1 ¼ cupswhite long-grain rice, uncooked2 cupscooked chicken ham, diced2 cupsbroccoli florets10.75 ozcream of chicken soup½ cupsour cream¾ cupmilk2 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese, dividedSalt and pepper, optional
  • 2 ½ cupslow-sodium chicken broth1 ¼ cupswhite long-grain rice, uncooked2 cupscooked chicken ham, diced2 cupsbroccoli florets10.75 ozcream of chicken soup½ cupsour cream¾ cupmilk2 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese, dividedSalt and pepper, optional
  • 1 ¼ cupswhite long-grain rice, uncooked2 cupscooked chicken ham, diced2 cupsbroccoli florets10.75 ozcream of chicken soup½ cupsour cream¾ cupmilk2 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese, dividedSalt and pepper, optional
  • 2 cupscooked chicken ham, diced2 cupsbroccoli florets10.75 ozcream of chicken soup½ cupsour cream¾ cupmilk2 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese, dividedSalt and pepper, optional
  • 2 cupsbroccoli florets10.75 ozcream of chicken soup½ cupsour cream¾ cupmilk2 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese, dividedSalt and pepper, optional
  • 10.75 ozcream of chicken soup½ cupsour cream¾ cupmilk2 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese, dividedSalt and pepper, optional
  • ½ cupsour cream¾ cupmilk2 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese, dividedSalt and pepper, optional
  • ¾ cupmilk2 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese, dividedSalt and pepper, optional
  • 2 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese, dividedSalt and pepper, optional
  • Salt and pepper, optional
  • 1 cupRitz crackers, crushed into crumbs2 tablespoonsbutter, melted
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter, melted

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.2️⃣Sauté onions: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for 5 minutes until softened.3️⃣Cook the rice: Add the chicken broth, olive oil, and rice to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover tightly and cook for 8 minutes.4️⃣Steam the broccoli: Add the broccoli to the saucepan without stirring, cover again, and cook for an additional 7 minutes. If liquid remains in the pot and rice isn’t fully cooked, simmer for up to 5 more minutes.5️⃣Rest the rice: Remove from heat and let the pot sit, covered, for 10 minutes. This will allow any remaining liquid to absorb and loosen rice from the bottom.6️⃣Combine casserole ingredients: Stir in the diced chicken ham, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.7️⃣Assemble the casserole: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.8️⃣Bake the casserole: Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.9️⃣Prepare the topping: Combine the Ritz cracker crumbs with melted butter.🔟Add the topping: Remove the foil from the casserole, sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.1️⃣1️⃣Let it rest: Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  2. 2️⃣Sauté onions: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for 5 minutes until softened.3️⃣Cook the rice: Add the chicken broth, olive oil, and rice to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover tightly and cook for 8 minutes.4️⃣Steam the broccoli: Add the broccoli to the saucepan without stirring, cover again, and cook for an additional 7 minutes. If liquid remains in the pot and rice isn’t fully cooked, simmer for up to 5 more minutes.5️⃣Rest the rice: Remove from heat and let the pot sit, covered, for 10 minutes. This will allow any remaining liquid to absorb and loosen rice from the bottom.6️⃣Combine casserole ingredients: Stir in the diced chicken ham, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.7️⃣Assemble the casserole: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.8️⃣Bake the casserole: Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.9️⃣Prepare the topping: Combine the Ritz cracker crumbs with melted butter.🔟Add the topping: Remove the foil from the casserole, sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.1️⃣1️⃣Let it rest: Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  3. 3️⃣Cook the rice: Add the chicken broth, olive oil, and rice to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover tightly and cook for 8 minutes.
  4. 4️⃣Steam the broccoli: Add the broccoli to the saucepan without stirring, cover again, and cook for an additional 7 minutes. If liquid remains in the pot and rice isn’t fully cooked, simmer for up to 5 more minutes.5️⃣Rest the rice: Remove from heat and let the pot sit, covered, for 10 minutes. This will allow any remaining liquid to absorb and loosen rice from the bottom.6️⃣Combine casserole ingredients: Stir in the diced chicken ham, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.7️⃣Assemble the casserole: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.8️⃣Bake the casserole: Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.9️⃣Prepare the topping: Combine the Ritz cracker crumbs with melted butter.🔟Add the topping: Remove the foil from the casserole, sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.1️⃣1️⃣Let it rest: Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  5. 5️⃣Rest the rice: Remove from heat and let the pot sit, covered, for 10 minutes. This will allow any remaining liquid to absorb and loosen rice from the bottom.6️⃣Combine casserole ingredients: Stir in the diced chicken ham, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.7️⃣Assemble the casserole: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.8️⃣Bake the casserole: Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.9️⃣Prepare the topping: Combine the Ritz cracker crumbs with melted butter.🔟Add the topping: Remove the foil from the casserole, sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.1️⃣1️⃣Let it rest: Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  6. 6️⃣Combine casserole ingredients: Stir in the diced chicken ham, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
  7. 7️⃣Assemble the casserole: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.8️⃣Bake the casserole: Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.9️⃣Prepare the topping: Combine the Ritz cracker crumbs with melted butter.🔟Add the topping: Remove the foil from the casserole, sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.1️⃣1️⃣Let it rest: Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. 8️⃣Bake the casserole: Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.9️⃣Prepare the topping: Combine the Ritz cracker crumbs with melted butter.🔟Add the topping: Remove the foil from the casserole, sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.1️⃣1️⃣Let it rest: Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. 9️⃣Prepare the topping: Combine the Ritz cracker crumbs with melted butter.
  10. 🔟Add the topping: Remove the foil from the casserole, sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.1️⃣1️⃣Let it rest: Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  11. 1️⃣1️⃣Let it rest: Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chicken ham substitute: If you prefer, use diced cooked chicken instead of chicken ham.Make-ahead option: Assemble the casserole (without the cracker topping) a day in advance. Add the topping right before baking.Cheese alternatives: Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or Gruyère for a different flavor.Veggie boost: Add diced carrots or peas for more vegetables.
Make-ahead option: Assemble the casserole (without the cracker topping) a day in advance. Add the topping right before baking.Cheese alternatives: Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or Gruyère for a different flavor.Veggie boost: Add diced carrots or peas for more vegetables.
Cheese alternatives: Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or Gruyère for a different flavor.Veggie boost: Add diced carrots or peas for more vegetables.
Veggie boost: Add diced carrots or peas for more vegetables.

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