ONE POT BROCCOLI, CHICKEN, AND RICE CASSEROLE

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Yield: 5 Servings

All the good things in one pot! Rice, chicken, and broccoli, it is a complete meal that the whole family is going to enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 c (500 ml) chicken broth
• 1 1/4 c (225 grams) long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 500 grams (1-pound) chicken thigh, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or another herb of choice)
• 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 large head of broccoli, broken / cut into small florets (~400-500 grams / 14 ounces – 1 pound
• 2 c (500 ml) milk (any, I use low fat)
• 2 c (200 grams) shredded mozzarella or cheddar (or other cheese of choice)
• 2.5 tablespoons flour (or 1 ½ tablespoons corn flour/cornstarch)
• Finely chopped parsley, optional garnish
• Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS :

1. Place a pot on the stove and turn the heat to high. Add butter and allow it to melt. Add the garlic and onion, then sauté for about 2 minutes or until aromatic and soft.
2. Reduce the heat to medium, then sprinkle the flour. Stir and cook for about a minute to remove the raw taste.
3. Gradually add 1/2 of the milk and stir every addition until well blended.
4. Stir in the rice, thyme, broth, salt, and pepper until well blended. Cover the pot with the lid and simmer.
5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then cook the rice for about 12 minutes.
6. Remove the cover, then add the broccoli and press it. Cover and cook for 3 more minutes.
7. Prepare the broiler and preheat it.
8. Add 1/2 of the cheese into the pot, then stir to combine. Sprinkle the rest on top. Broil until the cheese has melted completely.
9. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top to garnish.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

• Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then put them in the fridge. Reheat for a few minutes before serving again.
• I highly suggest using chicken breasts for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving: 524g Calories: 576cal (29%) Carbohydrates: 47g (16%) Protein: 32g (64%) Fat: 28g (43%) Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) Cholesterol: 120mg (40%) Sodium: 392mg (17%) Potassium: 785mg (22%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 7g (8%) Vitamin A: 1205IU (24%) Vitamin C: 92.1mg (112%) Calcium: 362mg (36%) Iron: 2.1mg (12%)