What's not to love about this stovetop Chicken Broccoli Rice casserole. This is a super simple and easy to make dinner recipe, that is even kids approved.
500gramsBoneless Chicken BreastCut into 1 inch cubes
2medium Broccoli heads
2tablespoonButter
2tablespoonOil
1small OnionChopped
1tablespoonGarlicChopped
3cupsChicken Stock
1cupmilk
2teaspoonItalian Seasoning
½teaspoonPepper
salt to taste
Instructions
Cut broccoli into florets. Add the florets to a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds, remove and put it in a bowl of ice cold water. Drain and keep aside.
For Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice
In a dutch oven melt butter and oil. Once hot add chopped onion and garlic. Saute for a minute. The onion should soften and garlic should be aromatic.
Add Chicken breast, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook Chicken breast for 2-3 minutes until it is no longer pink.
Add rice and stir it.
Add warm chicken stock, milk. Mix well, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
When there is no liquid left at the bottom of the pot( tilt slightly to check if any liquid remaining at the bottom), take the pot off the flame. Let it rest for another 10 minutes.
Add broccoli florets. Gently mix everything. Sprinkle cheddar cheese, cover for another 5 minutes and let the cheese melt.