Easy Chicken Rice Broccoli Casserole

• porce: 4 servings
• aktivní čas: 15 minutes
• celkový čas: 30 minutes

Ingredience

2 tablespoons olive oil

3/4 up 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 small breasts, or use rotisserie chicken—see note 1)

Salt and pepper

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1-1/2 cups finely diced yellow onion (1 large onion)

1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)

1-1/4 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

3/4 teaspoon ground mustard

3/4 teaspoon paprika

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk (whole milk is best)

2 cups chicken broth

3 to 4 cups broccoli (cut to small pieces, 1 large head, see note 3)

2 cups freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (pack to measure)

Pokyny

Prep Chicken

Slice the chicken breasts in half widthwise to create 4 even pieces. Lightly pound them to an even thickness (use the bottom of a frying pan). Season all sides with salt and pepper (use 1/4 tsp total of each).

Cook Chicken

Heat oil in a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet or pot over high heat. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Transfer to a cutting board and cover with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes, then dice.

Combine

In same pan, add butter, onion, and garlic. Cook 5 minutes or until turning golden. Add uncooked rice and stir constantly for 1 minute. Add seasonings and flour, stirring constantly for 1 minute.

Make Creamy Base

While whisking constantly, gradually add in milk and broth. Whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer (boiling at edges and foamy in the center), then cover with a lid and reduce heat slightly above the lowest setting. Cook for 10–12 minutes.

Steam Broccoli

Remove lid (don’t worry if it seems liquidy). Quickly add the broccoli in a single layer on top. Cover again and cook an additional 3–5 minutes, or until broccoli is tender and rice is cooked (it’s okay if dish is still slightly saucy).

Add Cheese

Remove pan from heat. Stir in diced chicken and 1/2 cup cheese until melted. Gently mix in another 1/2 cup cheese. Spread the mixture into an even layer, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheese evenly on top. Cover with the lid to let the cheese melt from the residual heat, about 5 minutes.

Serve

Remove the lid, serve immediately, and enjoy! Add extra salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Výživové údaje

• Kalorie: 668 kcal
• Celkový tuk: 36 g
• Cholesterol: 87 mg
• Sodík: 923.6 mg
• Celkový obsah sacharidů: 62.4 g
• Vláknina: 3.5 g
• Celkové cukry: 3.8 g
• Bílkoviny: 24.5 g