Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserol Recipe

ingredients:

 2oz. frozen chopped broccoli, cooked or steamed and drained
2C. cooked rice or 1 box rice pilaf rice a roni cooked according to pkg

4oz. pouch velvetta cheese sauce
10oz. can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
10.5oz. can cream of mushroom soup
8oz. water chestnuts, chopped
1/2tsp. my house seasoning (equal parts garlic powder, onion powder and pepper...combine and store in an airtight container)
1/4tsp. salt

  1.1/2C. shredded cheddar cheese

 

Directions:

Topping: crushed ritz crackers mixed with a little melted butter.

Boil chicken for 20 minutes, remove to cool and the cut into 1/2" cubes. In a sauté pan combine onion, celery and carrots with 2 T butter and cook till almost tender. Add in the broccoli and chicken and combine. In a large bowl combine chicken mixture, rice, soup, cheese and seasonings. Stir well to combine and pour into a casserole dish. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. In the meantime prepare the topping. Remove casserole after 25 minutes and top with ritz cracker mixture. Return to oven for 5 minutes to brown topping. 

ENJOY!!

 

 Recipe From Janet's Appalachian Kitchen