About
One-Pot Broccoli, Chicken & Rice Casserole makes a scrumptious and speedy dinner with an equally speedy clean-up! The rice is cooked tender, the chicken is juicy and savory, and the sauce is cheesy and creamy; it's basically comfort food taken to the next level. One-Pot Broccoli, Chicken & Rice Casserole has plenty of bright green garden-fresh broccoli and a melty cheese topping that you'll be dreaming about after you finish eating it. This is a perfect weeknight meal in one dish!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups white long-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 large crown broccoli, cut into small florets
- 2 cups mozzarella or cheddar, shredded, divided
- parsley, optional, finely chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Add the butter and the oil in an oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
Step 2 -Add the onions and the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Step 3 -Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Step 4 -Reduce the heat to medium.
Step 5 -Add the flour and stir for 1 minute.
Step 6 -While stirring the chicken mixture, add 1/2 of the milk, mixing until fully incorporated.
Step 7 -Add the remaining milk, mixing until fully incorporated.
Step 8 -Add the broth, the rice, the thyme, the salt, and the pepper.
Step 9 -Stir the chicken mixture for 2-3 minutes.
Step 10 -Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Step 11 -Cover the pot with the lid and cook for 12 minutes.
Step 12 -Remove the lid.
Step 13 -Working quickly, add the broccoli, pushing it down until it is partly submerged.
Step 14 -Cover, and cook until the broccoli is just cooked, about 3 minutes.
Step 15 -Preheat the broiler.
Step 16 -Remove the lid and stir in 1/2 of the cheese.
Step 17 -Smooth the surface and top with the remaining cheese.
Step 18 -Broil until the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 19 -Serve immediately garnished with the parsley.
