Description
This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake takes me back to chilly weeknights when the whole house smelled like home and everyone gathered around for second helpings. It’s warm, hearty, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Think creamy cheese, tender chicken, and hearty brown rice all baked into one feel-good dish. Perfect for family dinners, or when you want to wrap your day in comfort.
Ingredients
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2–3 small)
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
½ white onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
12 oz frozen broccoli (steam-in-bag, cooked)
3 cups cooked brown rice
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or Romano/blend)
1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then dice.
In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Stir in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, broccoli, chicken, sautéed onion mixture, Parmesan, and half the cheddar.
Pour into a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheddar.
Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 410 per serving
- Fat: 20g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 30g per serving
- Protein: 29g per serving