Welcome to the world of easy, nutritious, and heart-warming cooking with our One Pot Broccoli Chicken Rice Delight! This comfort-food classic is filled with wholesome ingredients and is a hit with families everywhere. It’s a one-pot wonder your dinner table deserves!
Our home has a warm tradition of this Broccoli Chicken Rice Delight every Friday night. My husband and our little ones are huge fans! I remember their joyous faces the first time I served it. Since then, this dish has become a comforting end-of-the-week treat in our household.
Freshly Cooked Broccoli Chicken Rice Delight
Why this Broccoli Chicken Rice Delight is a Keeper ?
The magic of our Recipe lies in its blend of nutritious broccoli, succulent chicken pieces, and fluffy rice, all under a blanket of delicious melted cheese. It’s the combination of these flavors and textures that make every bite an unforgettable experience!
Here’s what you’ll need :
- 30g (around 2 tbsp.) of unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. of olive oil
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 500g (roughly 1 lb.) of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
- 2.5 tbsp. of flour or 1.5 tbsp. of corn flour/cornstarch
- 500ml (or 2 cups) of milk (any type, low fat is fine)
- 500ml (or 2 cups) of chicken broth
- 225g (around 1 1/4 cups) of uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp. of dried thyme or any herb you prefer
- Salt and pepper to your liking
- 1 large broccoli head, chopped into small florets (about 400-500g or 14-16 ounces)
- 200g (roughly 2 cups) of shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or your favorite)
- Optional: Finely chopped parsley for garnish
How to Prepare Your Broccoli Chicken Rice Delight ?
Get your large pot heated up on high heat, melting the butter and adding the olive oil.
Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic, letting them sizzle for a minute until you can smell their aroma.
It’s time for the chicken to join the party. Cook them until they’re white all over.
Lower your heat to medium, sprinkle in your chosen flour, stirring continuously for about a minute.
Gradually add in half the milk, stirring constantly, followed by the rest of the milk. Mix well to blend it all together.
Now, stir in the chicken broth, uncooked rice, your choice of dried herb, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Combine well.
Allow the mixture to simmer, then cover your pot and turn down the heat to medium-low. Let it be for about 12 minutes.
After this, lift the lid and place the broccoli florets in. Press them down gently into the liquid, cover it up again, and let it cook for another 3 minutes.
Time to turn on your broiler or grill to high. Remove the pot’s lid and stir in half the cheese until it’s melty and gooey.
Level out the top of the casserole and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Let it grill until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Or if you prefer, you can simply cover it up and let the residual heat do the job.
Once the cheese is beautifully melted, remove the pot from the heat. Serve up your delightful Casserole piping hot, garnished with chopped parsley if you choose.
Notes:
This Broccoli Chicken Rice Delight is very flexible! You can swap out the chicken for turkey or tofu. Also, brown rice can be a good alternative to white rice for extra fiber. Enjoy!
So, get set to create some special moments with our Casserole. This one-pot wonder is sure to be a star on your dinner table. Happy cooking!
Tasty One Pot Broccoli Chicken Rice Delight
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I swap out the chicken for another protein?
Definitely! Turkey or tofu are great alternatives to chicken in this recipe.
Can I use brown rice in this recipe?
Yes, brown rice can be a fiber-rich substitute for white rice. However, keep in mind that cooking time may need adjustment.
One Pot Broccoli Chicken Rice Delight!
Ingredients
- 30 g around 2 tbsp. of unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. of olive oil
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 500 g roughly 1 lb. of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
- 2.5 tbsp. of flour or 1.5 tbsp. of corn flour/cornstarch
- 500 ml or 2 cups of milk (any type, low fat is fine)
- 500 ml or 2 cups of chicken broth
- 225 g around 1 1/4 cups of uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp. of dried thyme or any herb you prefer
- Salt and pepper to your liking
- 1 large broccoli head chopped into small florets (about 400-500g or 14-16 ounces)
- 200 g roughly 2 cups of shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or your favorite)
- Optional: Finely chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Get your large pot heated up on high heat, melting the butter and adding the olive oil.
- Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic, letting them sizzle for a minute until you can smell their aroma.
- It's time for the chicken to join the party. Cook them until they're white all over.
- Lower your heat to medium, sprinkle in your chosen flour, stirring continuously for about a minute.
- Gradually add in half the milk, stirring constantly, followed by the rest of the milk. Mix well to blend it all together.
- Now, stir in the chicken broth, uncooked rice, your choice of dried herb, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Combine well.
- Allow the mixture to simmer, then cover your pot and turn down the heat to medium-low. Let it be for about 12 minutes.
- After this, lift the lid and place the broccoli florets in. Press them down gently into the liquid, cover it up again, and let it cook for another 3 minutes.
- Time to turn on your broiler or grill to high. Remove the pot's lid and stir in half the cheese until it's melty and gooey.
- Level out the top of the casserole and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Let it grill until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Or if you prefer, you can simply cover it up and let the residual heat do the job.
- Once the cheese is beautifully melted, remove the pot from the heat. Serve up your delightful Broccoli Chicken Rice Delight piping hot, garnished with chopped parsley if you choose.
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