American · easy
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
A cheesy casserole layered with chicken, broccoli, rice, and a creamy cheddar sauce.
- 50 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $9.50
- Est. cost
- 540
- Cal/serving
Parent noteA sneaky way to get kids to eat broccoli. The cheese sauce covers everything and kids rarely complain.
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Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, diced1 lb
- Long Grain White Rice1 1/2 cups
- Broccoli Florets3 cups
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
- Butter3 tbsp
- All-Purpose Flour3 tbsp
- Chicken Broth1 cup
- Whole Milk1 cup
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded2 cups
- Garlic Powder1 tsp
Method
- 01
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook rice according to package directions. Steam or blanch broccoli florets until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
- 02
Season diced chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
- 03
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Cook until thickened, about 4 minutes.
- 04
Remove from heat and stir in 1.5 cups cheddar until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- 05
In a large bowl, combine rice, broccoli, chicken, and cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar.
- 06
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden. Let rest 5 minutes.
- 540
- Calories
- 36g
- Protein
- 44g
- Carbs
- 24g
- Fat
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