Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken, and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless uncooked chicken breasts
• 1 ½ cups of white rice
• 2 cups of chicken broth
• 2 cups of water
• 2 ½ cups of chopped broccoli florets
• 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup of milk
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 cup of crushed Ritz crackers
• 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of pepper
• 1 teaspoon of thyme
• 4 tablespoons of butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cut chicken into small pieces and add seasonings.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot over medium-high heat.
4. Once, melted add chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until all sides are fully brown.
5. Remove from pot and set aside.
6. Add onion to the pot and cook until golden.
7. Add in garlic and stir for 30-45 seconds.
8. Add broth, rice, water, and chicken to the pot.
9. Stir together and bring to a boil.
10. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, covered.
11. Stir in broccoli, cover pot, and cook for 10 more minutes or until rice is fully cooked.
12. Stir in milk, then add half of the cheese.
13. Mix together.
14. Add mixture to a slightly greased pan and top with remaining cheese.
15. Cover and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
16. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
17. Combine crushed crackers and butter.
18. Remove the casserole from the oven and add topping.
19. Bake uncovered for 10 more minutes.