Description
This One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and creamy cheddar cheese all cooked together with rice in a single skillet. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s loaded with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes.
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 ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cubed chicken breasts. Cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken begins to brown and is no longer pink in the center. Season with salt and black pepper. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the rice and liquids: Stir in the uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, and 2 cups of low sodium chicken broth. Mix well. If needed, more broth can be added later to ensure the rice cooks properly.
- Cook the rice: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and fully cooked. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Finish with broccoli and cheese: Stir in the broccoli florets and half of the cheddar cheese. Cook for an additional 2 minutes so the broccoli softens slightly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and place the skillet under the broiler for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts and starts to brown lightly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm as a hearty, cheesy meal.
Notes
- This recipe is made all in one pot for easy cleanup and quick preparation.
- If you prefer softer broccoli, steam it separately before adding or cook it longer in the skillet.
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup with a homemade white sauce or cream of mushroom for variation.
- Adjust seasoning and cheese quantity based on your taste preferences and dietary needs.
- For a lower sodium version, use low-sodium broth and reduced-sodium cheese.
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
