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One Pot Broccoli, Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 719 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Stir in the broccoli florets.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove from the oven and fluff the rice a bit with a fork.
  9. 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

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

% 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.