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  • 1 stick unsalted butter, divided, plus more for greasing
  • 10 (6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
  • 2.5 Tbsp. all-purpose seasoning salt (such as Lawry’s or Adobo)
  • 5 Tbsp. neutral oil 
  • 2.5 large yellow onion, finely chopped 
  • Kosher salt
  • 10 garlic cloves, finely chopped 
  • 4 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed 
  • 9 cups low-sodium chicken broth 
  • 2 (26-oz.) cans cream of mushroom soup 
  • 2 (32 oz) bags Frozen Broccoli Florets
  • 3 sleeves crushed Ritz crackers
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar, divided

Bread

  • 3 loaves French Bread
  • 3 sticks Unsalted Butter

Directions

  1. Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 375°. Add liner to pan.
  2. Slice chicken lengthwise into thin cutlets; season all over with seasoning salt. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil; swirl to coat pan. Working in batches if needed, add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until light golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board.
  3. In same skillet over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp. butter. Add onion; season with 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add rice and stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, until rice is lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth and scrape any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Stir in soup. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Cover dish with foil.
  4. Bake rice mixture, stirring halfway through, until rice is almost completely cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Start checking for doneness at around 25 minutes.
  5. hred chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  6. In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave remaining 2 Tbsp. butter until melted, about 30 seconds. Add crackers, garlic powder, pepper, and 1/2 cup cheese and toss with a fork to combine.
  7. Uncover dish and stir in chicken, broccoli, and remaining 1 cup cheese. Top with cracker topping.
  8. Continue to bake casserole, uncovered, until broccoli is tender and topping is slightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let cool slightly.

$2.09 per serving based on WalMart prices 12/5/2025