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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
This one pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is a delicious and easy dinner option. Made with simple ingredients and cooked all in one pot, it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 459 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 chicken breasts cut into small cubes, about 1 pound
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 10 ounces cream of chicken soup 1 can
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cubed chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken starts to brown a bit and is no longer pink. Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until garlic gets aromatic.
- Add the rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk and sour cream. Start with 2 cups of chicken broth and add more if needed until rice is fully cooked.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook over medium heat until the rice is fully cooked, stirring occasionally, should take about 15-20 minutes .
- Add the broccoli florets and half the cheese then continue cooking for 2 more minutes, until broccoli softens a bit. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and place the lid on the dutch oven for 3-4 minutes and let the cheese melt.
- Remove from heat and let sit 2 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Transfer cooled leftovers to an airtight container for the easiest storage.
- FRIDGE: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- FREEZER: You can also freeze your leftovers! Just place into a freezer safe container and then store for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
459kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
752mg
(31%)
Potassium
614mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
727IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
293mg
(29%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 752mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 614mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 727IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.