Craving a cheesy, cozy, and ridiculously easy dinner? 🧀 This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole with The Secret Ingredient is the ultimate comfort food creamy, crunchy, and sneakily addictive. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched or steamed until tender-crisp
- 1½ to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 284 ml) cream of chicken, mushroom, or celery soup (Optional: Use 2 cans if you like it extra creamy—or thin it slightly with milk)
- 1–2 tbsp The Secret Ingredient Seasoning – The Spice Age (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz or saltines)
- 2–3 tbsp melted butter (for mixing with crackers)
Preparation
Casserole
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, rice, broccoli, shredded cheddar, cream soup, and The Secret Ingredient Seasoning – The Spice Age.
- Stir until everything is well combined, then spread evenly into a greased baking dish.
Topping
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole, followed by a generous handful of extra cheese (because, obviously).
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the topping is golden and crisp.
