Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1×1-inch cubes
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups white long grain rice rinsed
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups broccoli florets roughly chopped
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1×1-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper and mix it up.
- Preheat the pan to medium/high heat and add olive oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the chicken and brown it on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add chopped onion and cook it for about 5 minutes, until it gets soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds to release the aroma.
- Add the browned chicken back to the pot.
- Add rinsed rice, chicken stock, and water. Mix everything and bring it to boil. Then lower the heat to low and cover with the lid.
- After 10 minutes, add chopped broccoli and stir. Cover with the lid again and cook until the rice is fully cooked, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- When the rice is cooked, add milk and stir. Then add 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar and fold it in.
- Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top and transfer the pan to the oven for about 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottom pan that is oven-safe to prevent burning.
- Brown the chicken in batches for better color and flavor.
- Frozen broccoli should be thawed for 20–30 minutes before adding.
- You can make this casserole ahead of time and bake later.
- Long grain white rice like Basmati works best.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 472
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 467mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 92mg