One Pot Broccoli, Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
1 hr
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
719 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
One Pot Broccoli, Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Report
You'll love this cheese chicken and rice casserole because it's the ultimate comfort food that will have your whole family coming back for seconds.
Share:
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 6 bone in skin on chicken thighs
- salt and pepper
For the rice
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp plain cream cheese
- 1/2 cup light / 10% cream
- 1/2 cup cubed white cheddar cheese
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to an oven safe skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, turn to medium heat and add the chicken thighs skin side down. Cook until the skin is golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes and then remove the chicken to a plate or bowl and set aside.
- Add the diced onion to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until just softened. Then, add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried oregano and dried thyme. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the rice and stir well to coat with the oils in the pan.
- Stir in the broccoli florets.
- Stir in the chicken broth, cream and cream cheese and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir in the cubes of white cheddar cheese and add the chicken back on top of the rice and any juices from the plate / bowl back to the pan as well.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer to the preheated oven and bake until cooked through to 165F, about 30-35 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove from the oven and fluff the rice a bit with a fork.
- Serve topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
- If you don't have white cheddar cheese, easily swap for regular cheddar cheese.
- If you like this recipe, try our Oven Baked Chicken and Rice
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
719kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
46.1g
(92%)
Fat
50.5g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
17.1g
(86%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
20.1g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
256.5mg
(86%)
Sodium
1319.8mg
(55%)
Fiber
1.9g
(8%)
Sugar
3.8g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 719 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 719kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 46.1g | 92% |
| Fat | 50.5g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1g | 86% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.1g | 101% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 256.5mg | 86% |
| Sodium | 1319.8mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
