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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

1 h 15 minServes 11Nutri-Score D€€
from @brittdesireec_1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

11 people
  • white rice (rinsed)Grains400 g
  • chicken broth (divided)Pantry480 ml
  • waterOther480 ml
  • garlic and herb seasoningSpices6 g
  • black pepperSpices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices8 g
  • chicken seasoningSpices8 g
  • smoked paprika (use only a tiny bit)Spices2 g
  • saltSpices4 g
  • oil (to bind the seasonings)Pantry30 ml
  • broccoli (frozen florets)Produce500 g
  • sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, divided in half)Dairy227 g
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs (seasoned)Meat900 g
  • butterDairy28 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy71 g
  • cream of chicken soup (3 cans)Pantry893 g
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • sour creamDairy60 g
  • parsley (chopped)Produce5 g

per serving

Nutrition

489kcal

Carbs
38 g
Proteins
23 g
Fat
27 g
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Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the rice

    • Combine the rice, part of the chicken broth and the water in a saucepan.
    • Cook until tender without overcooking, then set aside to cool.
    Step 1

  2. Mix the broccoli and rice

    • Add the broccoli to the cooled rice and mix well.
    • Season generously with the garlic and herb seasoning, pepper, garlic powder and chicken seasoning.
    • Stir in half of the cheddar cheese.
    Step 2

  3. Season the chicken

    • Season the chicken thighs with the seasonings, using only a tiny bit of smoked paprika.
    • Add the oil to bind the seasonings and mix well.
    Step 3

  4. Sear the chicken

    • Melt the butter in a frying pan.
    • Cook the chicken thighs about 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned.
    Step 4

  5. Build the creamy sauce

    • Deglaze the pan with part of the chicken broth and heat it up.
    • Add the cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, heavy cream and sour cream, mixing well.
    • Season the sauce with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
    Step 5

  6. Finish the sauce

    • Stir the sharp cheddar cheese into the sauce.
    • Add the remaining chicken broth and mix until smooth.
    Step 6

  7. Dice and add the chicken

    • Dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
    • Add the chicken to the rice and broccoli mixture and mix together.
    Step 7

  8. Assemble the casserole

    • Transfer the rice mixture to a baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over it little by little, mixing so everything is coated.
    • Even out the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
    • Scatter the parsley over the top.
    Step 8

  9. Bake uncovered

    • Bake uncovered at 190 °C (375 °F) for 25 minutes.
    • Finish under a low broil for 5 minutes.
    Step 9
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