Description
A comforting, wholesome meal combining tender chicken, nutritious brown rice, and vibrant broccoli in a creamy, cheesy blend.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked brown rice, broccoli florets, chicken broth, Greek yogurt, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top, and drizzle olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can prep this casserole a day ahead of time and refrigerate before baking. Substitute brown rice with quinoa for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg