Description
A creamy and comforting casserole featuring tender chicken, broccoli, and rice baked with a rich cheddar cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in uncooked rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in broccoli florets.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened to make a sauce.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour cheese sauce over the chicken, rice, and broccoli mixture in the skillet. Stir gently to combine.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked chicken for a quicker meal.
- Add other vegetables like carrots or peas if desired.
- Garnish with extra cheddar cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 casserole serving
- Calories: Approximately 550
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 30g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100mg
Keywords: Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole, chicken casserole, cheesy chicken, broccoli rice bake, comfort food