Description
A hearty and comforting one-dish meal with tender chicken, broccoli, and rice in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix cooked rice, chicken, and broccoli.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the rice mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover rice and chicken for quicker prep.
- Substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Add a pinch of paprika for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheddar chicken broccoli rice bake, easy dinner recipe, one-dish meal