Cheesey Rice & Broccoli Chicken Casserole

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• ZGIRL21
  
  
  
  

  28 of 28 people found this review helpful
  This is a great meal but could be made SO much healthier! Use long grain brown rice instead of instant white, low fat or fat free soups, whole wheat crackers and omit the butter entirely (the crackers will still brown well). This will save you 10 fat grams and about 120 calories per serving!! - 9/21/07
  
  
• PRNCESFRUT
  
  
  Very Good
  

  10 of 10 people found this review helpful
  This was so good! I didn't have everything on hand so I subsituted cream of chkn soup for the cheese soup & I used mixed veggies instead of broccoli. I also used brown rice and I lightly sprinkled the top w/ Italian bread crumbs & cheddar cheese intead of the cracker/butter topping. Family loved it! - 7/6/09
  
  
• 10101980
  
  
  Very Good
  

  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  This was really yummy I made in it the slow cooker, put everything in uncooked 3 hours later=delicious! And so easy! - 10/3/07
  
  
• NIKSMITH16
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  This was delicious. I used brown rice, reduced sodium soups and used wheat Ritz crackers. Turned out great, the whole family loved it!! I used a bag of mixed cauliflower and broccoli since that's what I had in the freezer. - 3/30/11
  
  
• CD3351312
  
  
  Very Good
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  The kids and I searched Sparkpeople to find a recipe we could handle to make their Mom a mother's day meal... this one worked out perfectly, it was easy and very good! - 5/13/08
  
  
• KFCOOKE
  
  
  Very Good
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Excellent. I used an additional can of mushroom soup and 4 oz of grated cheddar instead of the cheese soup, and topped with French-fried onions instead of the crackers. - 9/26/07
  
  
• TARACPEMBERTON
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  This is so yummy! It's a regular now in our house. I used brown rice, instead of white, shredded the chicken, and sprinkled fat free shredded cheese on top instead of ritz. Delicious and very filling. - 8/26/10
  
  
• REAKHAVOK
  
  
  Very Good
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  This casserole was very delicious! I used fresh broccoli and substituted cream of chicken (fat free) for the cheddar cheese soup. I added a little cheddar cheese on top of the casserole after taking it out of the oven. - 6/17/10
  
  
• SFCHICKYINFL
  
  
  
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  We really enjoyed this recipe, but would have preferred that the topping be just the dried crackers rather than mixed with butter - saves on the calories & fat, too :) - 1/13/10
  
  
• MIKKIJ1
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Very good. I made a roux (using 1% milk) instead of cream of whatever soups and a bit of shredded cheese that I had on-hand. I also used brown rice and fresh broccoli. It was a hit! - 7/28/10
  
  
• MANDALYN7
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  very yummy!! I used cream of potato, and cheesy broccolli soups, and added some extra steamed veggies. Very versatile. This is definitely goin in ma recipe book!! - 2/17/08
  
  
• BIGBRITTANY
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  instead of frying the chicken in olive oil, i boil it. the chicken comes out juicier and is way healthier - 10/9/07
  
  
• KDKKDK
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I made this and loved it!!!! I have small children that thought this was great. I think I might try adding some Cauliflower in it. It was great I will make it again. This would be great for potlucks. - 9/21/07
  
  
• JILLIEGURL2003
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  This is a recipe that I have been making for about a year now, I obtained it by a family friend. The only thing I do differently is 2 cans of broccoli cheddar & 1 can of cheddar cheese soup; also instead of crushed crakers on top, I use crushed croutons (more flavorful). - 9/20/07
  
  
• BABY_GIRRL
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  One of the best recipes i've made lately! - 9/19/07
  
  
• LEIGH17
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I used brown rice & bread crumbs for the topping, & it turned out great! - 1/23/11
  
  
• DIVADEVINE
  
  
  Bad
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  extremely bland! i'm looking for a soup kitchen to donate it to because i don't want to throw it away and waste money! - 5/21/10
  
  
• ASHLEYA0403
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I topped it with whole-wheat crackers and cheddar cheese. I'm trying to find recipes that make broccoli enjoyable for me (I'm not a fan, but I'm trying to be!), and this one is perfect! My husband loves it. I've made it twice so far. - 5/24/08
  
  
• CARMENH1
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This is incredible and would make over and over. Whole family liked it. - 9/5/07
  
  
• JANIEWWJD
  
  
  
  
  This was so very good!!! - 7/4/21
  
  
• FISHGUT3
  
  
  
  
  thanks - 6/25/21
  
  
• CD2693807
  
  
  
  
  this sounds like a keeper for the next church potluck - 1/5/20
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  Used home made broth as do not use cans. - 11/17/19
  
  
• LOSER05
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  yum. - 11/21/18
  
  
• SRIVERS1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was really good Use the cock pot on high & came out really good. - 9/24/18
  
  
• AUTMLEAF21
  
  
  
  
  Use healthy request soup and grated cheddar mixed with crackers for lower sodium - 8/24/18
  
  
• SKIMBRO
  
  
  
  
  This looks like a good recipe. I will try this today but will leave out the topping and the cheese sauce to lower the calories and salt. - 8/4/17
  
  
• MEGHANNRONE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was awesome!!! Very easy and very good will make again and often - 5/17/17
  
  
• SOPHIEDO13
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is the 2nd time I've made it. Husband really liked, I did at some milk I think that might be a step that is missing in this recipe. So i just add enough to get a little better consistency. - 10/6/16
  
  
• DIOSBORNE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Since I don't like mushrooms, and to make it a bit more healthy, I always add plain Greek yogurt. This is really close to a recipe I have been using for years but have not made for quite a while. I will try it again this week. - 3/21/16
  
  
• COURTJMI
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I made this for my boyfriend and our roommate. they both loved it! I will be making it again! - 2/29/16
  
  
• SHELL1400_85
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very good! I have been making this for my family for a while now but I like to use cornflakes instead of Ritz. - 11/6/15
  
  
• GWENDA_MAYO
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I used brown rice, reduced salt and fat soups, and put a little cheddar cheese on the top instead of crackers. Remember to season it to taste. I added salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. I also boiled my chicken instead of cooking it with olive oil- now I have some homemade chicken broth. - 5/25/15
  
  
• ARTISTICFREEDOM
  
  
  Very Good
  
  - 1/23/15
  
  
• LORIANN96
  
  
  
  
  Made this recipe last night it was good - 2/23/14
  
  
• EAGLEMOM3
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great recipe. I used string beans instead of broccoli that's what I had on hand. Cream of chicken soup and grated cheddar cheese. Whole wheat ritz. I think I will make it again but get low sodium cream soup and delete butter as many have suggested. It is a good recipe for leftover chicken and veg - 6/4/13
  
  
• DMARIE04
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This was delicious! I left out the butter and used fat free cream of chicken soup and broccoli cheddar soup. My 6yr was in-love with this recipe! - 8/18/12
  
  
• HAPPYERIN
  
  
  O.K.
  
  This was just okay, but I went off the recipe, so that could be it. I subbed in two cans of condensed chicken soup because I don't like mushrooms and couldn't find light cheese soup. I also used brown rice and saltines because I had those on hand and sprinkled in grated Parmesan. Skipped butter too. - 5/8/12
  
  
• TLABBOTT
  
  
  
  
  I made this tonight. My husband who is a very picky earter, really like it, my granddaughter, asked when I would make it again. I did not use the crackers; I thought that would have been too much for my husband. Next, time I will not fully cook the rice before mixing the ingredient together. - 4/18/12
  
  
• CASANDRALEMONS
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great dish! My family ate it all! I only added half an onion... - 4/15/12
  
  
• KAM8198
  
  
  
  
  Fletcher and Joel both liked it. I used french dried onions instead of the crackers and butter topping - 2/16/12
  
  
• LAYLASMAMA17
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very yummy, quick and easy recipie. I agree with ZGIRL21 - it can be done using healthier rice and soups, but prepared like this is pretty decent too. We had plenty for leftovers as well, and it reheats well. - 1/18/12
  
  
• DANIRIBBLE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  My kids and hubby ate it all!!!! - 11/14/11
  
  
• DGT812
  
  
  Very Good
  
  very good for low fat. - 11/8/11
  
  
• AZURELITE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I was out of brown rice; otherwise would have used it. I used low-fat soups mixed with a cup of organic veggie stock, low sodium crackers. Added pepper. Easy & tasty recipe! (made this again today: used 1 can broc/1 can chicken soup, stirred in 1 cup shredded old cheddar; panko made crunchy top)! - 11/7/11
  
  
• DZAHORAN
  
  
  Good
  
  Very easy to make. Like some others, I used brown rice and left the butter out of the topping. I used 1 can cream of mushroom & 1 can cream of chicken. I was afraid it would be bland, so I seasoned the chicken with Old Bay, which added a nice touch of flavor. - 10/19/11
  
  
• SJB1704
  
  
  
  
  This is a very easy recipe and very good. - 10/13/11
  
  
• JENNSS0209
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Fantastic! I picked this for the serving size and everyone was pleased even my 5yr old niece. Also I decided to serve this with some mixed fresh fruit on the side and the flavors worked very well together. - 6/14/11
  
  
• JMATUJA
  
  
  
  
  I do the same thing that ZGirl21 does, if you really want the flavor of the butter on top, use the " I cant believe its not butter" spray-- O calories!! You can also add different veggies or use whole grain pasta instead for different options. 1 of the only healthy meals I get my hubby to eat,lol. - 4/17/11
  
  
• ERINBEAR1876
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I made this by cubing and boiling the chicken with the broccoli, rice and cans of Cream of Mushroom/Cream of Celery. I put American cheese on top with the Ritz crackers, margarine, garlic salt, garlic powder, pepper, and grated Parmesan. I would omit the margarine next time. YUM!!!! - 4/15/11
  
  
• AKIEFER6
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This was a good Dish.To the cackers and butter I add some dillweed, garlic powder, shreded cheeder cheese . Next time I think I will add a little shreded cheedar cheese to the cassorole because the recipe say it cheesy and I didnt taste a single thing of cheese in the cassorole. - 3/29/11
  
  
• TCAT47
  
  
  
  
  Fast, easy, Very Good! - 3/23/11
  
  
• JOLDS24
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was incredible! the best recipe I have tried from sparks love it!! wish I could have given it ten stars!! I was worried about not being able to eat hotdishes (aka casseroles) any longer because they are so high in calories, love, love, love!! - 1/18/11
  
  
• CELIASDOINGIT
  
  
  
  
  Works in a crock pot too! - 1/18/11
  
  
• RCOMTE
  
  
  Good
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  very filling! - 1/3/11
  
  
• BESTMEPOSSIBLE
  
  
  O.K.
  
  we tried this and found it a little lacking in flavor. We used a mix of brown and wild rice. I think I would use 1/2 can of cream of celery soup next time and add some herbs to ramp up the flavor. It was a very quick meal to make in a hurry! - 12/9/10
  
  
• FLOWINGWATER
  
  
  Very Good
  
  We're vegetarian, so I omitted the chicken and replaced it with butter beans. We didn't have cheddar cheese soup. I replaced it with 1.5 c of shredded cheddar & some veggie broth. I omitted the topping to save calories. It turned out great! Next time, I'll try nonfat sour cream instead of broth. - 10/8/10
  
  
• BILLSWIFE2
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I made this tonight for dinner, the only thing I changed was instead of broccoli, I used broccoli stir fry veggies. My family loved it. Will make this again, thanks for sharing - 10/7/10
  
  
• BIPAGANROSE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is a favorite in my house! Have to chase the kids out of the kitchen, they can't wait for dinner to be ready when I'm making it. My extended fam love it, too! Biggest complaint when I make this for dinner? I didn't make enough! - 9/25/10
  
  
• IPRINCESS625
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I made this recipe and it was amazing! The family loved it even my 3 yr old who never eats chicken or broccoli:) i added it to my favorites and we are going to be making it again this weekend! - 9/10/10
  
  
• HAZEL422
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was pefect! It was creamy, cheesy and I just loved it. My husband has already asked when I'll be making it again... highfive :) - 8/12/10
  
  
• RAILSMC
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Wonderful, easy & delicious...what more could you ask for?! - 8/11/10
  
  
• AMBERBR
  
  
  Very Good
  
  FABULOUS! My whole family loved it and it was easy! I like easy! - 4/28/10
  
  
• JENCASTORINA
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I made this Dish last night and it was delicous! My 17 month old daughter loved it too! - 1/7/10
  
  
• AMY72022
  
  
  Very Good
  
  VERY GOOD! The broccoli was a little overpowering but still very yummy! - 12/12/09
  
  
• KELLYTHEJERK
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I'm going to take other people's comments and make this tonight for dinner, using whole grain crackers, no butter and lots of vegetables! Thanks for all the great ideas. - 12/8/09
  
  
• JACKIE4019
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This was very good. I used half the butter in the topping. I will use some of the substitutions here nexxt time. - 11/2/09
  
  
• AMKSTAR1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  my husband loved it! - 10/19/09
  
  
• CD5965364
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I made this tonight. It was very good. I didn't have enough soup on hand but it was still delicious! - 10/11/09
  
  
• DONNARADISCH
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  sounds really good. Going to print it out for tonight.
  thans so much - 6/11/09
  
  
• ROADBIKEMAMA
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Pretty good, my hubby liked it. I'll probably make it again. - 4/9/09
  
  
• CD3930814
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I used brown rice and whole wheat crackers and it turned out great! - 3/6/09
  
  
• COLLEENMAY
  
  
  
  
  my whole family loved this one and now they are eating healthy like me. it is also very cost efficient - 3/2/09
  
  
• HAMPMAC
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love this recipe. I used brown rice instead of white and whole wheat Ritz crackers. All of the flavors blended together very well and the creamy texture was fabulous. - 2/12/09
  
  
• REDRIDINGHOOD3
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very good! - 1/21/09
  
  
• HATLADYBELL
  
  
  
  
  I am making tonight. - 1/13/09
  
  
• AMY__KIROSKI
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I can't wait to try this..THANK-YOU! :) - 3/10/08
  
  
• BOSWORTH00
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very good - next time I will probably season the chicken and leave out the topping. - 2/1/08
  
  
• DJAMUNDSEN
  
  
  
  
  We loved it. Easy to make; tastes great. - 1/31/08
  
  
• JASMICHEL
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very Good. You can save yourself some fat by using half the butter/margarine in the cracker topping. It reheats very well also. - 1/30/08
  
  
• YUMABUCK
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very good meal, substituted Peanut oil for the olive oil. - 1/23/08
  
  
• AMY4297
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Family loved the caserole, but too high in fat for me while I am trying to loose weight. - 1/6/08
  
  
• JUNIEB84
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  One of my family's favorites! - 1/5/08
  
  
• ALIKASHUAK
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Definitely a keeper. My husband made this--he used cream of chicken soup instead of cheese soup, though, and omitted the crumb and butter topping. It was still so delicious, our teenage boy who hates all healthy food ate TWO servings!! - 11/1/07
  
  
• INTRIGUEDKI
  
  
  Good
  
  This was good although I didn't like the crackers on top too much but I liked the casserole a lot! - 10/30/07
  
  
• LUAINCOGNITA
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was wonderful, I made it with brown rice and topped with french fried onions to lower the calories count, it was great! - 10/16/07
  
  
• DONNARAE10
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Pretty good caserole. I used reduced fat cheddar cheese and 1/2 soup can of fat free half and half. My husband liked it a lot. I also used reduced fat Ritz but they didn't brown like they would if they had butter with them. - 10/12/07
  
  
• CJW102
  
  
  Good
  
  This was tasty. I cooked the chicken in chicken broth It came out very moist. The sauce was a bit thick. I think that next time I make this I will add alittle of the broth I cooked the chicken in to thin out the soups. I also used frozen mixed veggies instead of brocoli. - 10/12/07
  
  
• NANABEAR54
  
  
  
  
  This sounds really good - 10/6/07
  
  
• JACY33
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Yummy Stuff! Family liked it too!! - 10/4/07
  
  
• MWBORGES
  
  
  Good
  
  This sounds good too. I have made broccoli chicken casserole before but now I have a recipe that is healthier. Thanks! - 10/4/07
  
  
• KATIE145
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This was easy to make and very tasty. I think I'll see how it turns out in the crockpot next time! - 10/4/07
  
  
• SHERYL1976
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Delicious and easy to make. I used 4 cup of cooked rice, 2 cans of mushroom soup (no cheese soup), I added 1 cup of each fresh broccoli and cauliflower (I steamed them in the microwave first for a couple minutes), used grouse meat instead of chicken and didn't use the topping at all. Cooked 35 min. - 10/2/07
  
  
• SUSEEE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Easy, tasty and can be adapted easily. My boys loved it and if it's easy and good---what can be better than that? - 9/30/07
  
  
• NO_FAT_NURSE07
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  My family and I LOVED this. The kids ate seconds, which they never do, and my honey even asked to take some to work tomorrow! He never eats leftover food! Thanks so much for sharing it! - 9/30/07
  
  
• JANINAK
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I used cream of cicken instead and this was the best meal we had in the longest time. - 9/29/07
  
  
• JMTAYLOR2
  
  
  Good
  
  used brown rice and no crackers and butter. Instead used reduced fat bread crumbs. Some in the family loved it others ok. It was very filling!!!!! - 9/25/07
  
  
• GEMINIMOMMY
  
  
  
  
  Guilt-free heaven! - 9/25/07
  
  
• PATTYN55
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I just cheddar cheese...wonderful recipe that I have used for years. - 9/24/07
  
  
• LOSINGSOON
  
  
  
  
  i have cooked this for years. I use sharp shredded cheese instead of cheese soup. i will try the cheese soup. I also will try the brown rice now that i am going to lose weight. this is an excellent recipe. - 9/23/07