Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
This one-pan chicken and broccoli casserole is prepared in a skillet on the stovetop, then finished in the oven until it's browned, cheesy and bubbling. Serve with a crunchy green salad.
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How To Make Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
This easy chicken & broccoli casserole is made in just one skillet and is ready in about 30 minutes. It's packed with broccoli and brown rice, making it a hearty and delicious weeknight meal. Here's how to make it:
Cook the Chicken
We start by cooking bite-sized chicken breast and chopped onion in a large high-sided ovenproof skillet. It's important to use a large high-sided ovenproof skillet as it has the capacity to cook the ingredients without overcrowding the pan. Flour is added, then milk is added and brought to a boil for 1 minute. Make sure to stir frequently during this step. The flour helps thicken the casserole and the reduced-fat milk makes it creamy without the added fat.
Cook the Broccoli
To ensure tenderness, the broccoli florets are cooked in the microwave for about 3 minutes. Make sure to drain the broccoli before adding it to the casserole.
Finish the Dish
Stir in the precooked brown rice, shredded Cheddar cheese, dry mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper and broccoli to the skillet. Using precooked brown rice cuts down on the cooking time. The casserole is sprinkled with crispy fried onions and then baked until golden brown and bubbling at the edges, about 10 minutes. The crispy fried onions give the casserole a boost of flavor and a crunchy topping.
Additional reporting by Jan Valdez
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Recipe Updates
Based on earlier review and comments of this recipe, we've retested and made the following adjustments (and updated the nutritional analysis accordingly):
Used a large high-sided skillet (for greater capacity).
Added onion, ground mustard and garlic powder (to boost flavor).
Increased the salt and the crispy fried onions (to boost flavor).
Microwaved the broccoli (to ensure tenderness).
Equipment
Large high-sided ovenproof skillet
Nutrition Facts
1 1/2 lean protein, 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat, 1/2 high-fat protein, 1/2 reduced-fat milk, 1/2 vegetable