One-Pot Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole
Made with leftovers, this keto dinner is sure to please everyone in the family!
Recipe Summary One-Pot Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole
Tender chicken, onions, and sweet peas cook together with long-grain rice in a Cheddar-rich, thyme-scented sauce for a fast and hearty weeknight dinner.
Ingredients | Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole With Rice2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped½ teaspoon ground thyme2 teaspoons Kosher salt1 ½ cups uncooked white rice1 clove garlic, minced2 cups low-sodium chicken broth1 ¾ cups milkfreshly ground black pepper1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-size pieces1 cup fresh or frozen peas1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheeseDirectionsMelt butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add rice and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, milk, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Season with pepper.Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally so that rice doesn't stick to the pot. Add chicken, stir to combine, and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Add more water if the rice absorbs it all before becoming tender.Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.Remove pot from heat. Stir in peas and 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Taste and season with more salt to taste. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.Place under the broiler and cook until cheese turns golden brown in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.You can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.Instead of browning the top, you can just cover the pot after adding the last bit of cheese and set aside for 5 minutes. The steam from the rice will melt the cheese.Info | Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole With Riceprep:
20 mins
cook:
30 mins
total:
50 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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