Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken thighs with garlic pepper seasoning, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and olive oil.
  2. 2Mix until evenly coated.
  3. 3Add butter to a pan.
  4. 4Cook the chicken thighs on each side for about five to seven minutes.
  5. 5Set chicken aside.
  6. 6Add garlic to the same pan and deglaze with chicken broth.
  7. 7Add cream of chicken with herb soup and heavy cream.
  8. 8Mix well.
  9. 9Add cheddar cheese and Boursin cheese.
  10. 10Top it off with some sour cream and seasonings used with the chicken.
  11. 11Mix well until it has a nice thick consistency.
  12. 12Add broccoli to salted water.
  13. 13Remove and place into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  14. 14Chop up the chicken and the broccoli into small pieces.
  15. 15Add cooked rice, broccoli, and chicken pieces to a bowl.
  16. 16Cover with the cheese sauce and mix well.
  17. 17Add a bottom layer to a baking dish.
  18. 18Top with cheddar cheese, then add another layer.
  19. 19Smooth it out and top it with cheddar cheese.
  20. 20Add to an oven at 375 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 soup
  • heavy cream
  • cheddar cheese
  • Boursin cheese
  • sour cream
  • broccoli
  • cooked rice

Equipment

bowlpanpotbaking dish

Tips

  • Add butter to the pan for flavor.
  • Make sure to get the brown bits off the bottom when deglazing with chicken broth because that is flavor.
  • Always taste along the way to make sure it's right.