Chicken & Broccoli Rice Casserole

Name: Chicken & Broccoli Rice Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked Minute rice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced; 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (12-ounce) bag microwave-in-bag fresh broccoli florets; 1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Cut into this delicious chicken & broccoli rice casserole courtesy of Cooking Light! The casserole combines simple ingredients like rice, broccoli, chicken and cheddar cheese into a winning family meal.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:47:00 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories406.1 kcal (20%)

Total Fat15.4 g (22%)

Carbs40.7 g (16%)

Sugars7.6 g (8%)

Protein26.3 g (53%)

Sodium797.8 mg (40%)

Fiber5.9 g (21%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

3 cupsminute rice

cooked

1 tablespoonolive oil

1 cuponion

small, finely chopped

8 ouncesbutton mushrooms

sliced

8 ouncesskinless boneless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces

¾ teaspoonsalt

divided

¼ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

1 x 12 ouncefresh broccoli florets

microwave - in - bag

1 ½ cupslow fat milk

2 %

3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour

¾ cupsharp cheddar cheese

shredded

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat broiler to high. Cook rice according to package directions.

Step 2

While rice cooks, heat a large 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion, mushrooms, and chicken; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Sauté until chicken, mushrooms and onion are done, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

Place broccoli into a microwave safe bowl and add 2-3 tablespoons of water. Cover with a plate and cook broccoli in microwave for 3 minutes.

Step 4

Combine milk and flour, stirring with a whisk or fork until smooth. Stir milk mixture into chicken mixture in skillet. Cook 2 minutes or until bubbly and thick, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, rice, and broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese.

Step 6

Broil 1 minute or until cheese melts and just begins to brown.

Step 7

NOTE: If you don’t have an ovenproof skillet use a glass baking dish to broil the casserole.