Description
This Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole combines tender chicken, crunchy broccoli, and creamy cheddar cheese for a comforting and delicious meal.
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 pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add the cubed chicken, cooking until lightly browned.
- Stir in the rinsed rice, chicken stock, and water, bringing to a simmer.
- Mix in the chopped broccoli and half of the shredded cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a casserole dish, and pour the milk evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Feel free to add spices or extra veggies for more flavor and nutrition.
- 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, cheesy casserole, broccoli casserole