Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Scrumptious Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole brings caramelized onions, sweet garlic, and sautéed chicken together with long grain rice and steamed fresh broccoli in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, all topped with a buttery cracker topping. This no-canned soup recipe requires a little more effort, but with some helpful tips, even the novice cook can handle this comfort food recipe. My family just loves this recipe, and it is always a welcome dish, even with my picky son.

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 small onion chopped

1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast cut in bite sizes pieces

3 cloves garlic minced

2 cups water

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice

4 cups broccoli florets cut in bite size pieces

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 tablespoons all purpose flour

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon dried marjoram

½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth

2 cups milk

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed (32 crackers)

4 tablespoons butter melted

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