One-Pot Broccoli, Chicken, and Rice Casserole

One-Pot Broccoli, Chicken, and Rice Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp (30g ) unsalted butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion , finely chopped

2 garlic cloves , minced

500g (1 lb) chicken thigh , cut into bite size pieces (Note 1)

2.5 tbsp flour (or 1 ½ tbsp. cornflour / cornstarch)

2 cups (500 ml) milk (any, I use low fat)

2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth

1 1/4 cups (225g) long grain white rice , uncooked (Note 2)

1 tsp dried thyme (or other herb of choice)

Salt and pepper

1 large head of broccoli, broken / cut into small florets (~400 – 500g / 14 oz – 1 lb) (Note 3)

2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella or cheddar (or other cheese of choice) (Note 4)

Finely chopped parsley , optional garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Melt butter and heat oil in a pot over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until it changes from pink to white. (Note 5)
Turn stove DOWN to medium. Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
Add half the milk, stirring as you go, and once incorporated into the flour add the rest of the milk and stir.
Add broth, rice, thyme and a just pinch of salt and pepper.
Stir, bring to simmer, then cover. Turn down to medium low and cook for 12 minutes …
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