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.