One-Pan Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

A simple, cheesy casserole that combines tender chicken, broccoli, and creamy rice in one pan — perfect for busy weeknights and picky eaters. This American chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, uncooked long grain white rice, and low sodium chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 (about 1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tbsp olive oil.
2. Step 2: Place 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts in the baking dish and season evenly with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Spread 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice around the chicken breasts in an even layer.
4. Step 4: Scatter 2 cups frozen broccoli florets evenly over the rice.
5. Step 5: Pour 2 cups low sodium chicken broth gently over the rice and broccoli, being careful not to wash off the seasoning on the chicken.
6. Step 6: Dot the top with 4 oz cream cheese in small chunks and sprinkle 2 cloves minced garlic evenly over everything.
7. Step 7: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
8. Step 8: Remove foil and sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken and rice mixture.
9. Step 9: Return to oven uncovered and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, and chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
10. Step 10: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.