Ingredients

• About 250 grams.Of chopped onion.
• 340 grams.Of Chicken breasts or thighs, I removed the skin and cut them into small cubes.
• 3 minced Garlic cloves.
• 1 large spoon.Of Olive oil.
• 105 grams.Of uncooked White rice.
• 10-ounces.Of Cream of chicken, you can prepare it at home or use the store-bought can.
• 1¼ Cups.Of Chicken broth.
• 1½ Cups. Of Broccoli florets, it’s about 375 grams.
• 1½ Cups. Of Shredded cheese, you can use cheddar or other melting cheese.
• 30 grams.Of chopped Fresh parsley.
• Sea salt, to taste.
• Ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Initially, you need to heat the olive oil in a big ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened and translucent, around 2 to 4 minutes.

Next, add the cubed chicken, salt, and pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes before adding the garlic and cooking for an additional minute.Then, substitute the rice and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes before mixing in the cream of chicken and chicken broth or water.

At this step, bring the rice mixture to a simmer. Reduce to a low heat environment, Cook, covered, for 10–12 minutes, stirring periodically, until the rice is tender. Approximately halfway through, search and see whether more broth or water can be included and to ensure the rice does not get sticky.

NOTE: After tasting, change the seasoning as desired.

Now, stir in the broccoli florets and half of the grated cheese until well combined.And cook for an additional 2 to three minutes, until your broccoli softens slightly.When finished, you need to remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

Finally, put the saucepan under the broiler for a few minutes, just before the cheese melts and starts to brown slightly.And of course, never forget to garnish with parsley right before serving.

 

I hope you’ll like this casserole as we did!! Truly everyone loves it! Just keep in mind to store any leftovers in tightly covered containers for up to 2 or 3 days, and to reheat, put the casserole in the oven and bake it covered at 350 degrees!!

To estimate the calorie content of the Chicken Broccoli Casserole recipe, we’ll break down the main ingredients:

– Onion: About 250 grams may provide around 100 calories.
– Chicken breasts or thighs: 340 grams might be approximately 400-500 calories, depending on the cut and fat content.
– Olive oil: 1 large spoon (assuming about 15 ml) contains about 120 calories.
– White rice: 105 grams of uncooked white rice can be around 370 calories.
– Cream of chicken: 10 ounces might provide around 500-600 calories, depending on the brand and ingredients.
– Chicken broth: 1¼ cups will contribute minimal calories, approximately 20-30 calories.
– Broccoli florets: 1½ cups will add around 50-60 calories.
– Shredded cheese: 1½ cups of shredded cheese may add around 450-550 calories, depending on the type.
– Fresh parsley, garlic, salt, pepper: Negligible calorie contribution.

Total approximate calorie content for the entire Chicken Broccoli Casserole: Roughly 2000-2300 calories.

Please note that these estimates are rough and can vary based on factors such as specific ingredients used, cooking methods, and serving sizes.