
By halfbakedharvest.com
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:40min
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole, kind of like broccoli cheddar soup meets cozy weeknight casserole...made in one pot in under an hour...healthy-ish, easy and delicious!
Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:05:40 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
51
Low
Glycemic Load
24
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories549.4 kcal (27%)
Total Fat25.5 g (36%)
Carbs48.4 g (19%)
Sugars4.9 g (5%)
Protein31.8 g (64%)
Sodium484 mg (24%)
Fiber4.1 g (15%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil

kosher salt

black pepper

1yellow onion
chopped

3carrots
chopped

1 poundboneless chicken breasts
cut into cubes

2 tablespoonssalted butter

1 ½ cupsbasmati rice
or jasmine

½ cupdry orzo pasta
use gluten free, if needed

2 tablespoonfresh thyme leaves
plus more for topping

3 ½ cupslow sodium chicken broth

3 cupsbroccoli florets
roughly chopped

2bay leaves

½ teaspoongarlic powder

½ teaspooncayenne pepper
more or less to taste

0.5lemon
zest of

½ cupwhole milk
or canned coconut milk

1 ½ cupsshredded sharp cheddar cheese
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Makes leftovers
Delicious
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One-dish