Description
A comforting casserole with tender chicken, fluffy rice, fresh broccoli, and creamy cheddar cheese that brings warmth and satisfaction to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups broccoli, chopped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine uncooked rice, chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, cream, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Place seasoned chicken breast on top of the rice and broccoli mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the casserole is creamy.
Notes
For a quicker option, use rotisserie chicken. Consider adding different cheeses or vegetables for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, broccoli, cheese, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal
