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Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Rice Casserole
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Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Rice Casserole

Chicken, rice, broccoli and cheddar bake together in a creamy ranch sauce. The rice cooks right in the dish.

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Prep10 min
Cook50 min
Total1 hr
Serves6

What you'll need

9x13 glass baking dishFor casseroles and bakes
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8-inch chef's knifeFor all the chopping
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cups small broccoli florets
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 dish.
  2. Spread the rice in the dish. Top with the chicken and sprinkle with the ranch seasoning.
  3. Heat the broth and milk until steaming and pour over. Cover tightly with foil.
  4. Bake 40 minutes. Stir in the broccoli and half the cheese, cover again and bake 10 minutes.
  5. Top with the remaining cheese and bacon and bake uncovered 5 minutes until melted.

TipA tight foil cover is what cooks the rice evenly.