Cheesy Chicken Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups of white long-grain rice
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2 breasts of chicken, boneless and skinless
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2 cups of fresh broccoli pieces
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2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
→ Sauce Base
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½ cup of sour cream
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2 1/2 cups of chicken stock
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½ cup milk
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A 10.5-oz can of condensed cream of chicken soup
→ Seasonings
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A teaspoon of Italian seasoning
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Salt and black pepper, adjust to your taste
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½ teaspoon of garlic powder (optional)
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½ teaspoon of dried thyme (optional)
→ Topping
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2 tablespoons of butter, melted
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1 cup of crushed Ritz crackers
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Chop chicken into small pieces. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
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In some melted butter, cook the seasoned chicken until it’s golden brown, which should take about 5 minutes. Set the chicken to the side.
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Bring rice, broth, and a little cooking oil to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover it up, and cook for 6 minutes. Next, toss in the broccoli and continue cooking for another 9 minutes.
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Stir together the cooked rice and broccoli, chicken, condensed soup, milk, sour cream, seasonings, and half the shredded cheddar cheese.
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Move everything into a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
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Stir the crushed crackers with the melted butter. Spread this mixture over the dish, then bake again without a cover for another 10 minutes.
# Notes:
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Can be prepared up to 48 hours in advance
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Freezes well
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Shred your cheese fresh for better flavor