Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole Recipe

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This one pot chicken with cheddar broccoli rice combines classic flavors for a quick and easy dinner. Chicken thighs are cooked with a creamy cheesy broccoli cheddar rice for a complete meal without all the cleanup.

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 4 bone in skin on chicken thighs (medium sized)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small yellow onion , finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups of short grain rice
• 3 1/2 cups of chicken broth
• 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Place a large deep skillet on the stove over medium high heat. Add the broccoli and 1/2 cup water to the pan. Cook the broccoli, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and crisp tender, about 4-5 minutes.Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the broccoli from the pan and set aside; remove any excess water from the pan.
• Heat the oil in the pan over medium high heat. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
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