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Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole in a black skillet, topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 ounces
  • 2 1/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cubed chicken.
    Adding chicken and onion for Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole.
  • Cook until chicken is no longer pink and onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    Cooking diced chicken and onions in a cast iron skillet for chicken broccoli rice casserole.
  • Stir in the uncooked rice and pour in the soup and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and let cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. If the mixture becomes dry, add a small amount of broth to moisten it.
    Chicken pieces cooking in a skillet for chicken broccoli rice casserole.
  • Add the broccoli florets to the skillet, cover, and let cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings as needed.
    Chicken broccoli rice casserole cooking in a cast iron skillet.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover until cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes. Optionally, transfer the skillet to the oven and broil it to brown the cheese.
    Chicken broccoli rice casserole in a skillet, topped with shredded cheese.
  • Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley when serving.
    Chicken broccoli rice casserole in a cast iron skillet, topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 442kcal (22%) Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) Protein: 43g (86%) Fat: 16g (25%) Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) Sodium: 271mg (12%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%)

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