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Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

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Make this simple, creamy broccoli rice casserole using accessible ingredients for a comforting side dish or main meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the uncooked rice and toast for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the skillet and cook for 15 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid. Remove from heat.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, salt, and pepper.
  6. Stir the thawed broccoli and half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the rice mixture until combined.
  7. Pour the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top evenly with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  8. Sprinkle the crushed butter crackers over the cheese layer.
  9. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with half-and-half.
  • If you want to add protein, stir in 1 cup of cooked, shredded chicken before baking.
  • Use brown rice, but increase the cooking time in step 4 by about 10-15 minutes, or cook it separately beforehand.

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