Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken thighs with garlic pepper seasoning, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, and salt.
  2. 2Add in some olive oil and mix until everything is evenly coated.
  3. 3In a pan, add in some butter.
  4. 4Cook the chicken thighs on each side for about 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. 5Take the cooked chicken thighs off the heat and set them aside.
  6. 6Add garlic to the same pan, mix, and deglaze with chicken broth, scraping the brown bits off the bottom.
  7. 7Add cream of chicken with herb to the pan.
  8. 8Add heavy cream to the same can and then pour it into the pan.
  9. 9Mix until evenly incorporated.
  10. 10Add freshly grated cheddar cheese and Boursin cheese.
  11. 11Top it off with sour cream and season with the same seasonings used for the chicken.
  12. 12Mix until it has a nice thick consistency.
  13. 13Add broccoli to salted water.
  14. 14Take the broccoli out and put it into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  15. 15Chop up the chicken and the broccoli into desired size pieces.
  16. 16In a bowl, add cooked rice, broccoli, and chicken pieces.
  17. 17Cover the mixture in the cheese sauce until it has a nice consistency, making sure to mix it really good for even distribution.
  18. 18Add a bottom layer to a baking dish.
  19. 19Top with some cheddar cheese.
  20. 20Add another layer, smooth it out, and top with more cheddar cheese.
  21. 21Add to an oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 to 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • chicken thighs
  • garlic pepper seasoning
  • onion powder
  • paprika
  • cayenne
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • cream of chicken with herb
  • heavy cream
  • freshly grated cheddar cheese
  • Boursin cheese
  • sour cream
  • broccoli
  • cooked rice

Equipment

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Tips

  • Always taste along the way to make sure it's right.
  • When cooking broccoli, put it into an ice bath just to stop the cooking process.