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Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
This one pot chicken with cheddar broccoli rice combines classic flavors for a quick and easy dinner. Chicken thighs are cooked with a creamy cheesy broccoli cheddar rice for a complete meal without all the cleanup.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 741 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 bone in skin on chicken thighs (medium sized)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small yellow onion , finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups of short grain rice
- 3 1/2 cups of chicken broth
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Place a large deep skillet on the stove over medium high heat. Add the broccoli and 1/2 cup water to the pan. Cook the broccoli, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and crisp tender, about 4-5 minutes.Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the broccoli from the pan and set aside; remove any excess water from the pan.
- Heat the oil in the pan over medium high heat. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the chicken in the pan, skin side down, and cook until the chicken is a deep golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Flip the chicken and repeat the process with the other side.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and add the onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add the rice, cooking for 1 minute. Place the chicken back into the pan.
- Pour in the chicken broth and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover the pan and place it in the oven. Bake for 35 minutes or until liquid has absorbed and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the pan from the oven and place the chicken on a serving plate, cover with foil. Stir the broccoli and cheese into the rice mixture and place it back in the oven. Cook for 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Place the broccoli cheddar rice on the platter alongside the chicken. Garnish with parsley (optional) and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
741kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
1062mg
(44%)
Potassium
788mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
750IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
67.2mg
(75%)
Calcium
280mg
(28%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 741
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 741kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1062mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 788mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 67.2mg | 75% |
| Calcium | 280mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.