Tender chicken, broccoli, and rice combined in a creamy, baked comfort dish for family dinners.
# Ingredient List:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Grains
05 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
06 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
→ Simple Sauce
07 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
08 - 1 cup milk
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Seasonings
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
→ Topping
13 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
14 - 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 3–4 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
03 - In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, broccoli florets, sautéed onion and garlic, uncooked rice, chicken broth, condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
04 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
05 - If using, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle the mixture over the casserole. Optionally, add extra shredded cheddar cheese on top.
06 - Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
07 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender, the casserole is bubbling, and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
