Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A cheesy chicken, broccoli, and rice bake where everything cooks together in one dish before going into the oven. Creamy, comforting, and studded with tender vegetables and cheese. A classic family dinner that's easy to assemble.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (or 2 cups chopped cooked chicken, such as rotisserie chicken)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth (or one 14.5 ounce can broth plus enough water to make 2 cups liquid total)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice (rinsed well and drained, do NOT substitute other kinds of rice)
- 1 ½ pounds fresh broccoli crowns (cut into bite-size pieces, about 6 cups)
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces, divided)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 70M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 35m
- Cook
- 35m
- Sodium
- 814mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 649mg
- Calcium
- 351mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 35M
- SODIUM
- 814MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.