Skillet Dinner with Chicken Broccoli and Rice
Chicken and rice casserole with broccoli is a super-simple skillet meal that helps you get a flavorful meal on the table without a lot of work. The rice cooks with the chicken in a homemade sauce, no canned soup needed, and clean up's a breeze!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cups uncooked rice
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to an oven proof skillet with a lid. Add onions and mushrooms and cook until softened. Add flour and stir for about a minute. Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth until it has slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and add sour cream and mayonnaise. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Add uncooked rice and stir to combine. Add uncooked chicken breasts. Cover and bake for 30 minutes until the liquid is incorporated and the rice has softened and the chicken registers at 165º.
- While the casserole is cooking, place bite size florets of broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with ¼ cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 minutes until broccoli is just tender.
- In a small bowl combine crushed Ritz crackers and butter and stir with a fork.
- When the casserole has cooked for 30 minutes, remove and add broccoli, stirring into the rice mixture. Cover with cracker mixture and place under the broiler for 2 minutes until the crackers have browned.
- If you don’t have a covered skillet, place everything in a casserole dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil. It may take a little longer to cook this way.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Use a meat thermometer. If chicken breasts are thick, the cooking time may be longer.
- If you choose to use frozen broccoli, you don’t need to microwave it before you add it to the filling, just thaw it first.
- You can leave the mushrooms out of the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 663IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 1mg
