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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Recipe by Mary Smith on InstagramAdded 14 November 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A hearty one‑pan casserole that combines tender chicken, broccoli, and fluffy jasmine rice in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's perfect for a quick, high‑protein comfort dinner that's naturally gluten‑free.

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Method

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. Season raw chicken with salt.

  3. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.

  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  5. Add the cubed chicken breast and brown on all sides.

  6. Season with pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, mixing well.

  7. Stir in the uncooked jasmine rice, ensuring each grain is coated with the seasoned oil.

  8. Pour in the chicken broth, milk, dijon mustard, and Greek yogurt, then bring to a gentle boil.

  9. Add the broccoli florets, cover, and reduce heat to low; simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

  10. Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, reserving a portion for the topping.

  11. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and grated parmesan over the top.

  12. Cover the skillet and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts.

  13. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting, cheesy goodness.

Tips while you cook

Sauté onion first
Cook the diced onion until translucent before adding garlic.
Coat rice with oil
Stir the uncooked rice into the seasoned oil.
Cover while simmering
Add broccoli, cover, and reduce heat to low; simmer about 15 minutes until rice is tender.
Let cheese melt off heat
After topping with cheese, cover the skillet and let it sit a few minutes for the cheese to melt.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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