Cheesy Rice Casserole with Chicken and Broccoli
Cheesy rice casserole mixes together juicy chicken with cooked broccoli covered in cheese for a dinner that we can enjoy together.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 656kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1 cup brown rice uncooked
- 2 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets chopped
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large pan, sauté onions in two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper
- Once onions soften, increase the heat to medium high and add chicken
- Brown the chicken and add the garlic
- Push chicken to one side of pan and add additional tablespoon of olive oil to pan
- Add the uncooked rice in the olive oil and saute it for a couple of minutes
- Add the chicken broth to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pan with a lid
- Cook chicken and rice mixture, covered, for about 10-12 minutes
- Add broccoli and stir to combine
- Continue to cook, covered, another 8-10 minutes on low, or until broccoli and rice are both tender
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of cheese
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover with a lid, letting it sit for 1-2 minutes or until cheese has melted
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 656kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1041mg | Potassium: 919mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 63.9mg | Calcium: 470mg | Iron: 2.4mg