Easy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe

This recipe by Currytrail on YouTube is the perfect meal to enjoy for lunch or dinner, it’s so delicious and hearty and will surely leave you with a full and satisfied stomach. I tried making it once for a mealtime and it was one of the best dishes I have ever had, even my family thinks so!

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What I love about this recipe is how easy it is to prepare and the fact that this casserole already has everything you’re looking for in a meal, it has veggies, rice, and meat! Plus, if you’re on a tight budget, you can use your leftovers in the fridge.

Ingredients for Chicken Broccoli Rice:

• 5 cups of broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1½ cups of long-grain rice
• 2 chicken breasts, boneless and diced
• 1 tbsp of Italian seasoning
• 1½ tbsp of olive oil
• 2¾ cups of chicken stock, low-sodium
• 2 tbsp of butter, unsalted
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp of flour
• 1 tsp of mustard powder
• 1 tsp of cayenne pepper
• ¾ cup of milk
• 3 tbsp of cream cheese
• 2 cups of cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Make Chicken Broccoli Rice:

Step 1

Prepare the chicken and cut it into small bite-sized pieces, then put them in a large bowl, and season them with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Give them a good toss until combined, place a pan on a stove over medium-high heat, add oil, and let it heat. Add the chicken, then cook them until seared on all sides, transfer to a separate bowl, and set aside. In the same pan, pour in the chicken stock, then add the rice to the boiling stock, and reduce the heat to low.

Step 2

Cover the pan with the lid, then cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes or until cooked through, transfer to a bowl, and set it aside. Now, rinse the broccoli, then chop them into small bite-sized pieces, and add them to a pot of boiling water. Let them boil for about 2 minutes, then remove them using a slotted spoon, and place them in a bowl. Place a pan on a stove over medium heat, then melt the butter, add the yellow onions, and saute them until softened.

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Step 3

Add the minced garlic, then saute for a minute, add the flour, dry mustard powder, salt, pepper, and remaining cayenne pepper, and give them a good stir. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then keep stirring until the flour is cooked through, and slowly pour in the milk while whisking consistently. Continue to cook the sauce for a few minutes over low heat, then add the cream cheese and half of the cheese, and whisk continuously over low heat until the cheese is melted and incorporated.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, add the broccoli, cooked chicken, cooked rice, and cheese sauce, then fold everything until well combined, and transfer the mixture to a baking dish greased with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Spread the mixture evenly, then sprinkle the remaining cheese all over the top, then allow it to bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly, and serve. Enjoy!

*All these images are credited to Currytrail via YouTube. Give her channel a visit and subscribe for more! 

Easy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe