Description
Hearty chicken and broccoli rice bake delivers comfort through creamy cheese and wholesome ingredients. Satisfying layers of tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and melted cheese create a delightful meal you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken fillets, cut into small cubes
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 oz or 280 g) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups (480 mL) low sodium chicken broth
- 0.75 cup (180 mL) uncooked rice
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Preparation: Heat olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium flame, searing chopped onions and cubed chicken until achieving golden-brown edges and releasing rich, caramelized flavors.
- Seasoning Integration: Enhance the sizzling protein with salt, pepper, and minced garlic, creating a robust aromatic foundation that penetrates the chicken’s surface with intense flavor profiles.
- Liquid and Grain Fusion: Combine uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth, stirring methodically to ensure even distribution and consistent moisture throughout the culinary composition.
- Rice Transformation: Reduce heat, cover skillet, and allow contents to simmer, occasionally redistributing to prevent adherence and promote uniform cooking until rice reaches perfect tenderness and liquid completely absorbs.
- Vegetable and Cheese Incorporation: Delicately fold broccoli florets and half the cheddar cheese into the mixture, allowing vegetables to soften while maintaining their vibrant green essence and crisp structural integrity.
- Final Cheese Melting: Generously sprinkle remaining cheddar across the surface, then transfer skillet to broiler, monitoring closely as cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown crust that promises delectable texture and visual appeal.
- Serving Presentation: Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately while cheese remains luxuriously molten and ingredients radiate appetizing warmth.
Notes
- Prevent Rice Sticking: Stir frequently and use a non-stick skillet to avoid rice burning or clumping during cooking process.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Watch broiler closely to achieve perfect golden-brown cheese topping without burning the surface.
- Broccoli Texture Control: Add broccoli later in cooking to maintain crisp, bright green color and prevent overcooking or turning mushy.
- Flavor Enhancement: Use freshly minced garlic and quality cheddar cheese to elevate overall taste and richness of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg