Description
This one pot chicken broccoli and rice casserole is a cheesy and comforting dinner with chicken, broccoli, creamy rice and lots of cheese.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked and rinsed
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, uncooked and tightly packed
- 1 (10 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
Instructions
- Over medium-high heat in a large oven-proof skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and sear chicken until cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter and add olive oil. Saute onions until soft, about 2 minutes. Toss in garlic and saute for another 30 seconds.
- Add uncooked rice and stir to coat in the butter and oil. Pour in chicken broth and season with pepper. Stir to mix and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, cover and cook for another 5 minutes to let the broccoli steam.
- Remove pot from heat and let the rice rest with the lid on for 5-10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir to mix the broccoli evenly with the rice.
- Add cooked chicken with plate juices, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream and 1 cup of cheddar cheese and stir to combine. Do a taste test and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese. Cover and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- [Optional step] Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes or broil for a couple of minutes to get a browned cheesy top.
- Dish and serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute chicken – Try using turkey or sausage instead of chicken.
- Make it smoky – Add a few shakes of smoked paprika for more flavor.
- Add a crumb topping – Combine melted butter with crushed Ritz crackers and bake as a topping for 10 minutes.
- Add more veggies – Bulk up the casserole with mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Add more flavor – Try adding some bacon bits or chorizo for even more flavor.
- Scroll up to RECIPE TIPS for more useful tips, suggestions and ingredient substitutions.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins