Chicken Broccoli Poppy Seed Casserole is similar to the classic recipe, but with broccoli florets, white rice, and a creamy cream cheese base. With a buttery Ritz cracker topping, this casserole is pure comfort food.
1(10 to 12-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets,thawed and patted dry with paper towels.
1tablespoonpoppy seeds
2cupscooked white rice
2tablespoonsmelted butter
2cupscoarsely crushed Ritz crackers
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet.Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.Gradually whisk in broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer. Add pepper and seasoned salt to taste. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Turn heat to low. Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
Stir in chicken, broccoli, and poppy seeds.
Spray a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Spread rice in an even layer in the baking dish. (I like to sprinkle just a little seasoned salt on the rice.)
Spread chicken/broccoli mixture on top of the rice.
In a bowl, stir together metled butter and cracker crumbs. Sprinkle on top of the casserole.I like to sprinkle a few more poppy seeds on top.