Description
A comforting Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole that’s perfect for family dinners, combining tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1×1-inch cubes
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups white long grain rice rinsed
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups broccoli florets roughly chopped
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the cubed chicken to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in the rice, chicken stock, and water; bring to a simmer.
- Fold in the broccoli; cover and let cook for about 10 minutes to soften the broccoli.
- Remove from heat and stir in milk and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider seasoning the chicken with your favorite herbs or spices before sautéing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole, chicken casserole, broccoli recipes, cheesy dishes, comfort food