Description
This One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make meal combining tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, creamy cheese, and fluffy rice all cooked together in one skillet. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a wholesome family dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into small cubes)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¾ cup rice (uncooked)
- 10 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the onion and chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cubed chicken breasts. Cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken starts to brown and is no longer pink. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add the rice and liquids: Stir in the uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, and 2 cups of low sodium chicken broth. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the rice: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and cook the rice until fully cooked, stirring occasionally, which should take about 15 minutes. Add more chicken broth if needed to ensure the rice cooks properly. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Finish with broccoli and cheese: Add the broccoli florets and half of the cheddar cheese to the skillet. Stir gently and cook for another 2 minutes until the broccoli softens slightly. Then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and place the skillet under the broiler for a couple of minutes, just until the cheese melts and starts to brown.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the broiler. Garnish with the chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm and enjoy your cheesy one pot casserole.
Notes
- This recipe is made all in one pot, making cleanup quick and simple.
- Ensure to use an oven-proof skillet to safely finish under the broiler.
- You can substitute broccoli florets with other vegetables like cauliflower or green beans for variety.
- If you prefer a creamier casserole, add an extra half cup of chicken broth during cooking.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste, especially if your chicken broth is salted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 631 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg
