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Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole That's Love in a Dish

This Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole is a comforting one-pot meal that's quick and easy, perfect for a busy family dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can be replaced with vegetable or canola oil.
  • 1 small Onion, chopped Use shallots for a milder flavor.
  • 2 cups Chicken Breasts, cut into small cubes Substitute with turkey or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Adjust according to dietary needs.
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper White pepper is a milder alternative.
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced Garlic powder (1 teaspoon) works as a quick substitute.
  • ¾ cup Rice, uncooked Quinoa or cauliflower rice can replace for a low-carb version.
  • 10 ounces Cream of Chicken Soup Cream of mushroom soup is a great alternative.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium Vegetable broth makes it vegetarian-friendly.
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Frozen broccoli helps in a pinch.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Mozzarella or dairy-free cheese alternatives are fantastic swaps.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped Chives can be used for a different flavor.

Equipment

  • Large oven-proof skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a large oven-proof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cubed chicken, cooking for about 5 minutes until the chicken is browned and the onion is translucent.
  2. Once the chicken is browned, season it with ¼ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Stir in the minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add ¾ cup of uncooked rice to the skillet along with a 10-ounce can of cream of chicken soup and 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth.
  4. Remove the lid and stir in 2 cups of broccoli florets and half of the 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining half of the cheddar cheese evenly over the top and broil on high for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Once the cheese is melted, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1casserole servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can incorporate various proteins and vegetables to suit personal tastes, and it can easily be customized with different cheeses.

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