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Easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
A comforting and simple one-skillet meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh broccoli in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. This family-friendly casserole is ready in about 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Daniel Mercer📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cubed chicken, cooking for about ⏱️ 5 minutes until chicken is lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for ⏱️ 30 seconds until fragrant.
olive oil1 tablespoongarlic, minced4 cloves
2
Add the uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir everything together until well combined.
cream of chicken soup (1 can)10 ounceschicken broth, low sodium2 cups
3
Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about ⏱️ 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
4
Stir in the broccoli florets and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Continue to cook for 2 more minutes, until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
broccoli florets2 cupscheddar cheese, shredded1 cup
5
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Place the skillet under the broiler for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
6
Remove from the broiler, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)1 tablespoon
Nutrition Facts
calories
480 calories
fat Content
22g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4g fiber
sugar Content
5g sugar
sodium Content
650mg sodium
protein Content
30g protein
carbohydrate Content
35g carbs
saturated Fat Content
10g saturated fat
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