Dinner

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Casserole

  • Prep 5 mins
  • Total 35 mins
  • Easy
  • Serves 8

Allergies

  • Contains Milk/Dairy
  • Contains Wheat

Tip: Allergy Advice

This dish contains the following allergens: Milk/Dairy, Wheat

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  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, peeled, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • Kosher salt, as desired
  • Freshly ground black pepper, as desired
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, divided
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Utensils

  • Small Bowl
  • Step 1

    Preheat the Ninja Everyday Pan over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. While preheating, add oil. 

  • Step 2

    Add onion and stir until soft, taking about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, taking about 1 minute. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until the chicken is golden brown, taking about 6 minutes. 

  • Step 3

    Stir in rice, heavy cream, and 1 cup of chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until the rice is tender, taking 10–15 minutes. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups of stock, broccoli, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Cook until the broccoli is tender, taking about 10 minutes. 

  • Step 4

    Heat broiler on high. In a small bowl, mix the remaining cheese with breadcrumbs and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken and rice, then broil until the chicken is crispy, taking about 2 minutes.