Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

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

panbaking dishoven

Tips

  • Deglaze the pan with chicken broth to get all the brown bits for flavor.
  • Taste the sauce along the way to make sure it's right.
  • Put broccoli into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.