Easy One Dish Chicken Broccoli Bake ππ₯¦
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
This Easy One Dish Chicken Broccoli Bake is a delightful combination of tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice, all baked to perfection in one dish! The secret ingredient? Freshly grated parmesan cheese, adding a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Quick, easy, and requiring only one dish to clean up, it’s the ideal recipe for busy weeknights or when you want to impress your guests with minimal effort. Plus, it’s been high-altitude tested, so you can trust it to turn out perfectly every time.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 cup white rice
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). In a small bowl, combine the hot water, chicken bouillon cube, and onion powder. Stir until the bouillon cube is dissolved.
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Layer Rice: Spread the white rice evenly in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Pour the hot water mixture over the rice and stir to combine.
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Add Vegetables: Arrange the sliced carrots in an even layer over the rice, followed by the broccoli florets.
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Place Chicken: Lay the chicken breast halves on top of the vegetables. If using frozen chicken, there’s no need to thaw them beforehand.
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Season: Season the chicken with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
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Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix together the milk and chicken bouillon until well combined.
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Pour Sauce: Pour the milk mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking pan.
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Bake Covered: Cover the baking pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
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Add Parmesan: Remove the foil from the baking pan and sprinkle the freshly grated parmesan cheese over the chicken during the last 15 minutes of baking time. If using canned grated parmesan cheese, add it during the last 5 minutes of baking.
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Final Touch: Once the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and golden, remove the dish from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Serve: Dish out this delicious Easy One Dish Chicken Broccoli Bake onto plates, making sure to include a portion of chicken, rice, and vegetables for each serving. Enjoy the flavorful combination and the convenience of only having one dish to clean up!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 531.1
- Fat: 16.2g
- Saturated Fat: 6.7g
- Cholesterol: 110.3mg
- Sodium: 1302.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 52.4g
- Fiber: 10.5g
- Sugar: 8.8g
- Protein: 47.5g
Recipe Notes:
- This recipe is perfect for those looking for a low cholesterol and healthy meal option.
- It’s also kid-friendly, making it a great choice for families.
- If you’re short on time, you can prepare the dish ahead of time and simply pop it in the oven when you’re ready to bake.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the chicken or vegetables for extra flavor.
