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One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is made all in ONE POT and ready in only 30 minutes. It's cheesy, it's comforting, loaded with broccoli and super simple to make!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 298 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Cook the onion and chicken. Heat the olive oil in a large oven proof skillet. Add chopped onion and cubed chicken. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes until the chicken starts to brown a bit and is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until garlic gets aromatic.
  2. Add the rice and liquids. Add the rice, cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Start with 2 cups of chicken broth and if more is needed, add more until rice is fully cooked.
  3. Cook the rice. 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 minutes or so. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
  4. Finish with broccoli and cheese. Add the broccoli florets and half the cheese then continue cooking for 2 more minutes, until broccoli softens a bit. Sprinkle over the top with remaining cheese and place the skillet under the broiler for a couple more minutes, just until it melts and starts to brown a bit.
  5. Garnish and serve. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

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  • Make-ahead: You can prep this the night before, up to and including step 2, then cover the skillet with a lid of aluminum foil and refrigerate until next day when ready to cook. Simply follow the rest of the recipe as instructed.
  • If using frozen broccoli, make sure you pat it dry first.
  • Feel free to add other veggies to this casserole such as mushrooms, peppers, or cauliflower.
  • What kind of rice should I use: I used a long grain rice (Basmati) and I recommend a long grain rice over a short grain rice because the shorter grain rice gives you a creamier rice. If using brown rice, it will take longer to cook and may require more liquid. If you wanted to speed this up you could even use quick cooking rice.
  • How do I store leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 631mg (26%) Potassium 397mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 532IU (11%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 298kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 631mg 26%
Potassium 397mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 532IU 11%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 173mg 17%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.