Gluten-Free Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes for Holidays & Special Occasions Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes Broccoli, Cheese & Rice Casserole 4.6 (5) 5 Reviews Ditch the baking dish and make this easy skillet broccoli, cheese and rice casserole. Cooking the casserole in a skillet keeps the flavors and textures fresh--no mushy, sad broccoli! Serve this easy side with baked chicken for a family-pleasing healthy dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes. It would also be a great addition to your Thanksgiving spread or a party buffet. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity High Fiber High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 8 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, stemmed and chopped 1 cup chopped yellow onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme 2 (8.8 ounce) packages microwavable brown rice or 3 1/2 cups cooked brown rice 1 cup unsalted chicken broth ½ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese Directions Preheat broiler and position a rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat source. Melt butter in a large high-sided broiler-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook, stirring often, until browned and tender, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice, stirring to coat and break up clumps. Whisk broth, sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in cornstarch. Add the mixture to the pan; stir to combine. Stir in broccoli; let the mixture come to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook until the broccoli is bright green and tender, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Transfer the skillet to the oven; broil until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Serve hot. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 264 Calories 12g Fat 32g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 2/3 cup Calories 264 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 3g Protein 8g 16% Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 26mg 9% Vitamin A 1090IU 22% Vitamin C 27mg 30% Folate 43mcg 11% Sodium 301mg 13% Calcium 143mg 11% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 52mg 12% Potassium 373mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved