One Pot Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Casserole

by Sheryl March 10, 2021

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Yield: 5 Servings

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Ingredients:

2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
500g (1 pound) chicken thigh, cut into bite-size pieces
2.5 tablespoons flour (or 1 ½ tbsp. cornflour / cornstarch)
2 c (500 ml) milk (any, I use low fat)
2 c (500 ml) chicken broth
1 1/4 c (225g) long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or other herbs of choice)
Salt and pepper
1 large head of broccoli, broken / cut into small florets (~400 – 500g / 14 oz – 1 pound)
2 c (200g) shredded mozzarella or cheddar (or other cheese of choice)
Finely chopped parsley, optional garnish

Directions:

Step 1: Place a pot on the stove and turn the heat to high.

Step 2: Add butter and allow it to melt.

Step 3: Add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes or until translucent and aromatic.

Step 4: Add the chicken and cook until brown.

Step 5: Reduce the heat down to medium, then add the flour. Stir and cook for about a minute.

Step 6: Add 1/2 of the milk and stir until well mixed.

Step 7: Add the rice, broth, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.

Step 8: Cover the pot and simmer for about 12 minutes.

Step 9: Remove the cover, then add the broccoli. Cover the pot again and cook for 3 more minutes.

Step 10: Prepare the broiler and preheat.

Step 11: Remove the cover of the pot and add 1/2 of the cheese. Stir until well blended.

Step 12: Place the rest of the cheese over.

Step 13: Grill until the cheese has melted completely.

Step 14: Serve hot and enjoy!

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