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One Pan Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

This One Pan Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole can be thrown together in minutes, with minimal ingredients needed. It is such an easy dinner recipe that will become a family favorite meal!

Course Dinner
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 625 kcal
Author Sarah Averett

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 white onion diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tsp. garlic minced {about 2 cloves}
  • 1 cup uncooked extra long grain rice rinsed
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2.5 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded and divided

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and sauté until softened.
  3. Turn up heat to medium-high, salt and pepper chicken, then add chicken to pan.
  4. Cook chicken until no longer pink inside, then add garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add rice and chicken broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 12 minutes.
  6. Stir the broccoli into the rice mixture, cover, and let simmer for another 8 minutes, or until broccoli and rice are both tender.
  7. Add 1/2 cup cheese to the rice mixture and stir until melted.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the dish and cover for 2-3 minutes, until cheese is fully melted.
Nutrition Facts
One Pan Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 625 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 132mg44%
Sodium 1042mg45%
Potassium 850mg24%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 44g88%
Vitamin A 958IU19%
Vitamin C 64mg78%
Calcium 467mg47%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.