Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

35m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken thighs with garlic pepper seasoning, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and olive oil.
  2. 2Cook chicken thighs in a pan with butter until golden brown on each side (5-7 minutes).
  3. 3Add minced garlic to the same pan, mix, and deglaze with chicken broth.
  4. 4Stir in cream of chicken soup and heavy cream until evenly incorporated.
  5. 5Add grated cheddar cheese and boursin cheese. Season with garlic pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6Mix until thick.
  7. 7Blanch broccoli in salted water and then plunge in an ice bath to stop cooking process.
  8. 8Chop chicken and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
  9. 9In a bowl, combine cooked rice, broccoli, chicken, and cheese sauce.
  10. 10Mix well and layer half into a baking dish.
  11. 11Top with cheddar cheese, add the remaining mixture and top with more cheddar cheese.
  12. 12Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes.
  13. 13Garnish with parsley and paprika before serving.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon garlic pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package boursin cheese
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 head broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon parsley

Equipment

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