Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups cubed cooked chicken (2-3 chicken breasts)
4 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces
3 cups cooked rice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups buttery crackers, crushed

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Add the butter to a large oven safe pan and when melted whisk in the flour.
Once the flour is completely mixed with the butter, pour in the milk slowly and whisk.
Let reduce on medium heat until the milk is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes
While the milk is reducing add the crushed buttery crackers to the melted butter in a small bowl.
Add in the cheese salt and pepper and whisk until fully combined.
Turn off the heat and stir in the rice, broccoli and chicken.
Top with the buttery cracker mixture.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.