Spray a 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside. Thaw the broccoli by running under hot water, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Dice the ham.
In a bowl, mix together the ham, cream of chicken soup, half of the shredded cheese, rice, seasonings, and chicken broth, if using.
Fold in the broccoli.
Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Crush the Ritz crackers and add them to the same mixing bowl, along with the second half of the shredded cheese, and the melted butter. Stir well to coat all of the crackers.
Spread the topping evenly over the top of the broccoli mixture.
Cover with foil and bake covered, at 350°F, for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake uncovered for 20 minutes (Broil a few minutes if you want the cracker topping browned. Watch it closely so it dosen’t burn).
