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Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter 
3 cups small fresh broccoli florets (from 12-oz package)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 cup  chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 container (8 oz) chive & onion cream cheese spread 
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken 
1 package (10 oz) frozen white rice, cooked as directed on package (about 1 1/2 cups)
2cups coarsely crushed Ritz crackers (about 34 crackers) 
Chopped fresh chives, if desired

Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. 
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add broccoli and onion; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until garlic is fragrant. 
    Stir in chicken broth, mustard, cream cheese spread, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is smooth. Stir in chicken and rice; transfer to baking dish.
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 tablespoons butter uncovered on High 20 to 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in crackers; sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly around edges and heated through. Garnish with chives.  


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