Name: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Chicken (about 1 to 1.5 pounds) (Can use fresh, frozen, or rotisserie chicken.); 2-3 cups Broccoli (florets) (Fresh is preferred for texture; frozen can be used if dried properly.); 1 cup Long grain white rice (uncooked) (Measure carefully to prevent mushy or dry casserole.); 2 cups Chicken broth (Provides flavor to the rice.); 1 cup Milk (Whole or 2% milk; can mix with cream for richness.); 1 medium Onion (Chopped.); 2-3 cloves Garlic (Minced or chopped.); 2-4 tablespoons Butter or olive oil (For sautéing.); 2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded) (Main cheese for the casserole.); 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded) (Adds stretchiness.); 2-4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated) (Used on top before baking.); Salt and pepper (To taste.); Garlic powder (Optional, to taste.); 1 pinch Paprika (For warmth.); 1 pinch Mustard powder (Optional, for a cheese flavor boost.)

Description

A comforting and easy one-dish meal that combines chicken, broccoli, rice, and cheese for a creamy and delicious casserole.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 pound Chicken (about 1 to 1.5 pounds) (Can use fresh, frozen, or rotisserie chicken.)
2-3 cups Broccoli (florets) (Fresh is preferred for texture; frozen can be used if dried properly.)
1 cup Long grain white rice (uncooked) (Measure carefully to prevent mushy or dry casserole.)
2 cups Chicken broth (Provides flavor to the rice.)
1 cup Milk (Whole or 2% milk; can mix with cream for richness.)
1 medium Onion (Chopped.)
2-3 cloves Garlic (Minced or chopped.)
2-4 tablespoons Butter or olive oil (For sautéing.)
2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded) (Main cheese for the casserole.)
1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded) (Adds stretchiness.)
2-4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated) (Used on top before baking.)
Salt and pepper (To taste.)
Garlic powder (Optional, to taste.)
1 pinch Paprika (For warmth.)
1 pinch Mustard powder (Optional, for a cheese flavor boost.)

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Instructions

Preparation

Sauté chopped onion in butter or olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven until softened.
Add minced garlic and chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the chicken’s exterior is no longer pink.
Stir in uncooked rice, coating it in the pan juices.
Pour in chicken broth and milk, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until rice is mostly tender.
Add broccoli florets and most of the cheese, stirring until well combined.

Baking

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with the remaining cheese, and bake at 350°F until bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking. For a thicker consistency, you may whisk flour into melted butter before adding liquids or incorporate cream cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 450
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 800
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 3
Protein: 35