Description
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and fluffy rice enveloped in gooey cheese—ideal for family dinners and weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until translucent (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken to the skillet, cooking until fully cooked (6-8 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken mixture with broccoli florets and uncooked rice. Stir in chicken broth and dried herbs until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding leftover vegetables or using different cheese varieties.
- For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like paprika or cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg