This cheesy chicken and broccoli rice casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner. It’s ready in about 30 minutes, requires simple ingredients, and turns broccoli into pure comfort food!
An easy meal in one pot!
In my house, washing dishes is the least favorite chore of everyone in my family. So when I can find a recipe that doesn’t leave a lot of pans to wash, that’s a plus!
Cooked broccoli is one vegetable that all my kids will eat, especially when topped with cheese. So, this Chicken Broccoli and Cheese Rice was an instant hit with the whole family.
I love that it has protein, grains, and vegetables in one dish. But of course you can always serve it alongside vegetables or salad.
How to make a rice tray with chicken and broccoli
Prep – Dice the onion and cut the chicken into 1-inch or smaller pieces. Sauteed – Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the onions and cook for another 4 minutes. 
Rice – Add garlic, curry, salt, pepper, uncooked rice, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, over medium heat for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
Broccoli – While the rice is cooking, wash and chop the broccoli. Stir it into the pan. Cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring once, until the broccoli and rice are tender. 
Cheese – Add the Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top. Reduce the heat to low, then cover and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese melts. 
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Differences:
If you don’t want to use raw chicken, you can use shredded roast chicken instead. Fry the onions in olive oil, then add the chicken and broccoli. You can use frozen broccoli, but we definitely prefer the texture of fresh broccoli florets. For a crunchy topping, mix breadcrumbs or cornflakes with melted butter and sprinkle on top. Grill them for 3-5 minutes, watching them closely. For an extra hearty dish, you can add a can of mushroom or cream of chicken soup (or any “cream of soup”) when adding the broccoli.
Easier dinners:
Yield: 6 servings
Skillet rice with broccoli and chicken with cheese
Combine tender chicken, long grain rice, broccoli, and shredded cheese for an easy dinner recipe that is sure to become a favorite!
Prep time
12 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Total time
42 minutes
ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion (1 small onion) 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 cup long raw rice 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3 cups chopped broccoli (about 8 ounces) 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
directions
Cut the chicken into small pieces. Fry over medium-high heat with oil in a large skillet for about 4 minutes. Add the chopped onion and cook for another 4 minutes. Add garlic, curry, salt, pepper, uncooked rice, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over medium heat for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Wash and chop the broccoli while the rice is cooking. Add broccoli to the hot rice mixture. Cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring once, until the broccoli and rice are tender. Add the Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle the grated cheese on top. Turn to lowest heat and cook covered for 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts.
Notes
– Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
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Nutrition information:
fruit:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount per serving:
Calories: 336Total fat: 14 gramsSaturated fat: 6 gramsTrans fats: 0 gramsUnsaturated fats: 6 gramsCholesterol: 87 mgSodium: 706 mgCarbohydrates: 20 gramsFiber: 3 gramssugar: 3 gramsprotein: 34 grams
Are you looking for a convenient meal that’s all prepared in one pot? Try this recipe for broccoli and chicken rice dish! If you did, come back and leave a comment and review. 🙂
