One-Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

A comforting one-pot dish with chicken, rice, broccoli, and melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

Meat & Seafood

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, cut into pieces

Produce

• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 (16-oz) bag broccoli florets

Dairy & Eggs

• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Frozen

• 2 frozen garlic cubes

Pantry / Dry Goods

• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet/Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic cubes. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 4 more minutes. Push the chicken to one side of the pan and add the rice. Cook for 3 minutes, until toasted.
3. Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the broccoli florets, then cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Stir in 1 cup of cheese and top with remaining cheese. Cover and let simmer 2-3 more minutes until the cheese is melted.

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