Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole for Cozy Nights
A comforting casserole with chicken, broccoli, and creamy goodness, perfect for chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Chicken stock
- 10.5 oz Cream of chicken with herbs
- 10.5 oz Heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Boursin cheese
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 5–6 pieces Chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Bayou City all-purpose seasoning
- 1 tbsp Bayou City garlic pepper
- 4 cups Cooked white rice
- 4 cups Broccoli florets, cooked
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics by melting the butter and stirring in the garlic.
- Cook the chicken thighs, seasoning them well and sautéing until golden brown.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, scraping up the brown bits.
- Create the creamy sauce by adding cream of chicken, heavy cream, Boursin cheese, sour cream, spices, and mixing until combined.
- Mix in the cooked rice and broccoli until coated in the sauce.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a crisp salad or garlic bread. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg