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Cheesy broccoli chicken and rice fresh out of the oven in a pan, with a spoon scooping some out

Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice

The Wholesome Spoon
Since it's been so cold, snowy, and brutal outside, there couldn't be a better time to make a cozy, cheesy casserole! I feel like everybody loves a hearty casserole dish! Crank the oven on, throw on some sweats, and have a true comfort meal. This Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice was ridiculously easy to make! It was a dump and bake recipe that tasted absolutely incredible! You'd never know how easy it was because it was poppin' with all these complex flavors! The chicken was so juicy and seasoned perfectly, those bursts of fresh tomato, the broccoli still had a little crunch on it! YUM! Plus, broccoli and cheese are a pair that everybody can get excited about! My family loved this!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 393 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the chicken:

  • 1 ¾ lbs Chicken Breast fat trimmed, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ¼ tsp Italian Seasoning
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper

For the cheesy broccoli chicken and rice:

  • 1 Yellow Onion diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 ½ cups Broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 ¼ cups Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
  • ½ cup Shredded Cheddar
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 Thyme Sprigs minced
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • Cooking Spray

For serving:

  • Parsley minced
  • Parmesan freshly shredded

Instructions
 

  • To get started on this recipe, preheat the oven to 400 ℉, then start prepping the chicken!

To prep the chicken breast:

  • In a large mixing bowl, add all of the spices for the chicken and whisk to combine.
  • Toss the chicken in the seasonings, using your hands to massage and coat all of the pieces.

To make the cheesy broccoli chicken and rice bake:

  • Get out a 9x13 baking pan and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Dump in the rice, spices for the bake, onion, garlic, thyme and the chicken broth. With a wooden spoon, carefully mix everything right in the pan.
  • Next, divide the butter into two "pats" and add those on top, then nestle the chicken pieces on top of the rice.
  • Scatter the broccoli and tomato all around. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the bake from the oven, remove the foil, scatter the two shredded cheeses all over the top and bake 10 minutes more.
  • Broil on high for 1-2 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly!

To serve:

  • Garnish with freshly shredded parmesan cheese and minced parsley, if desired! Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 33gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 1.5mg

Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide

Keyword Broccoli Cheddar and Rice, Cheddar Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Casseroles, Dump and Bake Dinner, Easy Weeknight Dinner, One Pan Recipes
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