Chicken Broccoli Rice
Description: Delight in the comforting and wholesome flavors of this Chicken Broccoli Rice, a delightful and easy-to-make dish perfect for any meal. It brings together tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and creamy sour cream over fluffy white rice. Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in just under an hour and is sure to become a family favorite.
Category: White Rice
Keywords: Rice, Vegetable, < 60 Mins, Easy
Servings: 6
Total Time: 50 minutes (Prep Time: 25 minutes, Cook Time: 25 minutes)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional, for added richness)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or non-stick cooking spray (for greasing)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your oven is hot and ready to perfectly bake the dish.
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Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray. This step helps prevent the rice mixture from sticking to the pan and makes for easier cleanup.
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Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, broccoli florets, shredded or diced chicken, and sour cream. If you’re using cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, add them to the bowl as well. Stir everything together until the mixture is evenly combined and the ingredients are well distributed.
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Transfer to Pan: Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. This ensures that the dish cooks uniformly and every bite is deliciously flavorful.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes. The dish is done when it’s heated through and the top is lightly golden. If using cheese, it should be melted and bubbly.
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Serve: Once baked, let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and makes it easier to serve.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 248.8
- Fat: 12.5g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2g
- Cholesterol: 38.1mg
- Sodium: 352.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.8g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Protein: 10.1g
Enjoy the rich, creamy taste of this Chicken Broccoli Rice as a hearty side dish or a satisfying main course. It’s a perfect blend of flavors and textures that’s sure to please everyone at the table. 😊🍗🥦🍚
