Easy Chicken Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
Easy Chicken Broccoli and Cheese Casserole is a classic recipe that's a perfect weeknight dinner! It's cheesy, delicious, and so easy to make! It's one of those feel good meals that you're always looking forward to.
Servings: 6
Calories: 603kcal
Equipment
- 12-inch Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 large Red Onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 4 sprigs 4 sprigs thyme, leaves only
- 3 tbsps Olive Oil
- 2 tbsps Butter
- Salt and pepper
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cups frozen corn
- 3 cups frozen broccoli
- Dash red pepper, optional
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add olive oil and butter to a large cast iron skillet/oven safe pan over medium heat. Add sliced red onions and cook until onions begin to soften, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and continue to cook until fragrant.
- Cut boneless skinless chicken thighs into cubes and season with salt and pepper. Add to the pan and brown on both sides. Add jasmine rice and continue to saute in pan until rice becomes toasted/golden. Add chicken broth, milk, frozen corn, and frozen broccoli and mix together. Then add bay leaves and a dash of red pepper, optional.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until rice becomes soft and fluffy. Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until cheese is fully melted.
- Optional - top with avocado and fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 793mg | Potassium: 792mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 870IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 2mg