Description
Chicken Broccoli Rice Cheese Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. This one-dish wonder combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, fluffy rice, and a gooey layer of melted cheddar cheese for a satisfying meal that will please the whole family. Easy to prepare and customize, this casserole is sure to become a staple in your home cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add broccoli florets and rinsed rice; sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add back to the mixture. Fold everything into the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously on top and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg