Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole with Broccoli

Name: Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole with Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 500 g chicken thighs or tenders; 1 1/2 cup long-grain white rice; 2 1/2 cup chicken broth / stock; 2 1/2 cup milk; 2 cup shredded cheese; 2 broccoli heads , cut into florets; 1/4 cup flour; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp vegetable or chicken stock powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 green onions

A comforting and effortless one-pan meal that saves the day when you're short on time. This creamy casserole combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh broccoli in a rich, cheesy sauce that the whole family will love.

Servings5 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time45 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken thighs or tenders
500 g
long-grain white rice
0.5 cup
chicken broth / stock
1 cup
milk
1 cup
shredded cheese
2 cup
broccoli heads , cut into florets
2
flour
0.3 cup
unsalted butter
2 tbsp
olive oil
1 tbsp
garlic, minced
2 clove
garlic powder
1 tsp
dried thyme
0.5 tsp
vegetable or chicken stock powder
0.5 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
green onions
2

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) or 180°C (350°F) if using a fan-forced/convection oven.

In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, dried thyme, garlic powder, pepper, and half of the stock powder. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.

Heat the chicken broth and milk together using a saucepan on the stove or a microwave-safe jug until the liquid is hot.

Spread the uncooked long-grain white rice evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch (23x33cm) ceramic or glass baking dish.

Sprinkle the flour, the remaining stock powder, and the minced garlic over the rice.