Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Bake – Easy Recipes Dinner
This comforting easy recipes dinner combines juicy chicken, tender broccoli, and creamy cheese over fluffy rice for a wholesome meal everyone loves.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked, long grain)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with half the salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink (about 5-6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic. Cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add uncooked rice and stir for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, remaining salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Then stir in broccoli, 1 cup cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cooked chicken.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.