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One Pot Broccoli, Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

URL: https://www.foodbymaria.com/cheesy-chicken-and-rice-casserole/

Ingredients

The chicken

  • 6 pieces bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

The rice and sauce

  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp plain cream cheese
  • ½ cup light / 10% cream
  • ½ cup cubed white cheddar cheese
  • cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • to taste fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium and add chicken skin-side down, cooking until golden brown.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes, then remove from the skillet.
  5. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, then add minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme, cooking until fragrant.
  6. Stir in the rice to coat it with the oils.
  7. Add broccoli florets and stir to combine.
  8. Pour in chicken broth, cream, and cream cheese, bringing to a simmer.
  9. Stir in the cheddar cheese and return the chicken to the skillet, along with any juices.
  10. Cover the skillet and transfer to the oven, baking until chicken reaches 165°F, about 30-35 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and fluff the rice with a fork before serving, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
719
Total fat
50.5g
Total carbohydrates
22g
Total protein
46.1g
Sodium
1319.8mg
Cholesterol
256.5mg

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