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one pot chicken broccoli rice casserole

Are you looking for a delicious, easy-to-make weeknight dinner? Look no further - this one pot chicken broccoli rice casserole is the perfect solution! It's a cheesy, creamy, comforting dish that comes together in one pot on your stovetop.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 576 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp 30g unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped finely
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 500 g 1 lb. Chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2.5 tbsp flour (1 1/2 tbsp. cornflour/cornstarch
  • 2 cups 500ml of milk (any brand, I use low-fat milk)
  • 2 cups 500 ml chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups 225g, long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or any other herb
  • Salt and pepper
  • One large head of broccoli. Break it up / Cut into small florets. 400-500g / 14 oz-1 lb.
  • 2 cups 200g, shredded cheddar or mozzarella (or any other cheese you choose).
  • Finely chopped parsley optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat butter in a saucepan over high heat. Cook onion and garlic for 1 minute. Cook the chicken until it turns pink to white.
  • Turn the heat down to medium. Mix flour with the water and continue stirring for about 1 minute.
  • Mix half of the milk into the flour, stirring constantly. Once the flour is incorporated, add the remaining milk to the bowl and stir.
  • Add broth, rice and thyme to the pot. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Mix, reduce heat to low, and cover. Reduce heat to medium low, and let cook for 12 minutes.
  • Take off lid. There should be liquid at the surface. Add the broccoli quickly. Push it down until it is partially submerged. Cover and continue cooking for 3 minutes more, or until the broccoli is cooked.
  • Preheat grill/broiler. Turn off the lid and mix half of the cheese. Don't worry about it looking a little too saucy. The excess liquid will evaporate in a matter of minutes . Smoothen the surface and top it with the remaining cheese. Broil or grill until the cheese is melted. Or, you can place a lid on the pan and let it melt on the stove.
  • Serve immediately garnished with parsley, if desired