Classic Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole
This recipe Classic Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole will never go out of style. This dish is a great dinner no matter when you serve it. Chicken, broccoli, and rice is a delicious combination, and when it's cheesy it's even better. There's no better comfort food than a chicken casserole, so make sure to keep this one close at hand. Something to note - this recipe uses chicken thighs, but you could use chicken breasts if you prefer. The next time you are craving a comforting and classic chicken casserole for dinner, look no further than this easy recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
- 2 cups brown rice
- 2 cups broccoli (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (14-ounce) can cream of celery or mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven on 350 degrees F.
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Cook the rice.
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Meanwhile, pour the olive oil into a large pan and place the pan over medium high heat. Once the oil heats up, add the onions and cook them until they start to sweat.
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Next, add the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until it is fully cooked, then add in the broccoli and then the rice.
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Turn the heat off, and remove the pan from the burner. Transfer the ingredients to a casserole dish.
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Add the cream of mushroom/celery soup, and fold in. Add 1/2 cup of cheese. Fold in all of the ingredients, and make sure everything is well incorporated. Top the casserole with the remaining cheese.
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Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes.
