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One Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice

One Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice delivers comfort food in a bowl—creamy, cheesy, and made with real ingredients. Perfect for hectic nights
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup diced white onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
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Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy bottom pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add in cubed chicken and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook chicken for 5 minutes until exterior gets some browning.
  • Add in 1 cup diced white onion and cook alongside the chicken until the onions are translucent, about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice and 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the rice is lightly toasted. Add in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and stir until all of the flour has been absorbed., about 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour in 2 1/2 cups chicken broth while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in 2 cups milk, 4 cups broccoli florets, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
  • Bring this to a boil and then turn the heat down to medium-low. Cover with a lid and cook until the rice is almost cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 cup cheese. Top with the remaining cheese and place the lid back on for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese has melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 879kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 1022mg | Potassium: 956mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1412IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 393mg | Iron: 4mg
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