Chicken Broccoli Rice Recipe
This Chicken Broccoli Rice recipes is a comforting casserole with tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, fluffy rice, and melted cheddar cheese.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 456kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 ounces basmati rice
- 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion in butter over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer the cooked onion to a plate.
- In the same skillet, fry the chicken breast pieces over medium heat for another 6-7 minutes until cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked chicken, sautéed onion, basmati rice, 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to a baking dish or Dutch oven and stir well. Note: Do not add the broccoli at this stage.
- Cover with a lid and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.
- While the casserole is cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the broccoli florets for 5 minutes. Then, transfer the blanched broccoli to a bowl of cold water to cool down. Drain the water once cooled.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and remove the lid. Place the blanched broccoli florets on top of the casserole, and sprinkle the remaining grated cheddar cheese over the broccoli. Return the uncovered casserole to the oven, without the lid, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1190mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 336mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.