One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

This One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is super creamy, hearty, and naturally packed with flavor from real ingredients! It’s easy to make with tender chicken folded into fluffy, cheesy rice and broccoli.

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This is the cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole from my weeknight dinner rotation. With busy schedules taking over now, I’m obsessed. I’ll show you how to cook everything in one pot. It’s easier than you think, and so rewarding once you have a big, beautiful pan of this cheesy casserole on top of your dinner table!

Ingredients in One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

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How to make One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

This recipe moves steadily and stays simple from start to finish.

1. Cook the onion

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and lightly golden, stirring often so it does not brown too fast.

2. Add garlic and chicken

Stir minced garlic into the pot, then add cubed chicken. Cook until the chicken turns opaque on all sides and picks up flavor from the onion.

3. Season gently

Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the chicken. Stir well so seasoning spreads evenly through the pot.

4. Add rice and liquids

Pour uncooked rice into the pot, then add chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Stir slowly to combine everything into a smooth mixture.

5. Simmer calmly

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and cook until the rice turns tender and absorbs most of the liquid.

6. Add broccoli

Stir broccoli florets into the pot. Cover again and cook until the broccoli softens while staying bright.

7. Melt the cheese

Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top and stir until melted and creamy. The casserole should look thick and rich.

8. Rest before serving

Turn off the heat and let the pot sit for a few minutes so the texture settles before serving.

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How to serve One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Dinner plates feel complete with a generous scoop straight from the pot. A simple side salad adds balance when you want something fresh. Warm bread works well too since the sauce invites dipping.

Leftovers store nicely and reheat without drying out. The flavors blend even more after resting, which makes next day meals easy and satisfying.

Recipe Tips

• Cut chicken evenly so it cooks at the same pace.
• Stir rice well so it does not stick to the bottom.
• Keep heat gentle during simmering for creamy results.
• Add cheese off the heat to avoid separation.
• Taste before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

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One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Recipe by Amara CatherineCourse: LunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

35

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 small onion chopped

• 4 cloves garlic minced

• 2 chicken breasts small cubes

• ¾ cup rice uncooked

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 10 ounces cream of chicken soup

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 1 cup cheddar cheese

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Directions

• Cook the onion:
  Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and lightly golden, stirring often so it does not brown too fast.
• Add garlic and chicken:
  Stir minced garlic into the pot, then add cubed chicken. Cook until the chicken turns opaque on all sides and picks up flavor from the onion.
• Season gently:
  Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the chicken. Stir well so seasoning spreads evenly through the pot.
• Add rice and liquids:
  Pour uncooked rice into the pot, then add chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Stir slowly to combine everything into a smooth mixture.
• Simmer calmly:
  Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and cook until the rice turns tender and absorbs most of the liquid.
• Add broccoli:
  Stir broccoli florets into the pot. Cover again and cook until the broccoli softens while staying bright.
• Melt the cheese:
  Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top and stir until melted and creamy. The casserole should look thick and rich.
• Rest before serving:
  Turn off the heat and let the pot sit for a few minutes so the texture settles before serving.