One-Pan Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bake

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A simple, cheesy casserole that combines tender chicken, broccoli, and creamy rice in one pan — perfect for busy weeknights and picky eaters. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, uncooked long grain white rice, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 50 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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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.

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