Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. This is probably the fastest way to cook the chicken and, depending on the pan you use, you can make the sauce right in the same pan, so it's one less thing to clean. Remove the breasts and dice, then set aside. Season with salt and pepper, then saute for 5-6 minutes per side until they are cooked through. When I make my own chicken for this casserole I like to use boneless skinless chicken breasts and pound them thin. Just about any cooked chicken will work and to speed things up I like to use rotisserie chicken. You just need a small amount of meat for 4-6 servings. Like many casserole recipes, this chicken and rice bake is an economical way to feed the family. Ritz Crackers - I love the buttery crunch of Ritz crackers for the topping but you can substitute panko bread crumbs, corn flakes, or just more cheese for the topping if you prefer.Cheddar Cheese - for the best results I recommend grating your own cheese in this casserole.Broccoli - I prefer to use frozen, steam in the bag broccoli for convenience but you can also steam fresh broccoli until tender.My easy chicken casserole recipe ditches the canned soup for a homemade cream of chicken sauce that only takes about 10 minutes to make and is SO much better than the canned stuff. This version is made without the typical canned soup and instead uses a quick and easy homemade sauce.Ĭlassic chicken, rice, and broccoli casserole is usually made using Campbell's cream of chicken soup. ![]() ![]() Cheesy chicken and rice casserole is a classic family favorite recipe.
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