One Pan Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole Recipe
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Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. extra virgin oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced finely
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp. kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked extra long grain white rice
2 1/2 cups of chicken broth
2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces
2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
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Directions:In a large skillet or pan, saute onions in two tbsps. of olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Once onions soften, increase the heat to medium high and add chicken to the pan.
Brown the chicken pieces and add the garlic. Cook for about 1 more minute.
Push chicken to one side of the pan and add additional Tbsp. of olive oil to other side.
Add the uncooked rice in the olive oil and saute it for a couple of minutes.
Add the uncooked rice in the olive oil and saute it for a couple of minutes.
Add the chicken broth to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pan with a lid.
Cook chicken and rice mixture covered for about 12 minutes.
Sprinkle the broccoli evenly over the chicken and rice mixture and stir to combine.
Continue to cook covered another 8 minutes on low, or until broccoli and rice are both tender.
Remove from heat and stir in half a cup of cheese.
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover with a lid, letting it sit for 1-2 minutes or until cheese has melted. |
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Preparation
Time:35 minutes |
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Notes: You need a large skillet or pan with a higher edge for this dish. Used a 12-inch skillet that had a slighty raised edge and it works just great.
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