Description
One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a quick and easy dinner that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy cheese with fluffy rice. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights, requiring minimal cleanup and delivering maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and milk, stirring to combine. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, until the rice is tender and the broccoli is cooked.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with additional shredded cheese and broil for a few minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Substitute white rice with brown rice for a healthier option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg