Easy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, or 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• Salt/Pepper, to taste
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups white long grain rice, uncooked
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, uncooked
• 10.5 oz. Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, separated

Optional Seasonings:

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Casserole Topping:

• 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
• 2 Tablespoons melted butter