Light Broccoli Cheddar Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Light Broccoli Cheddar Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Pine Nuts; 1 cup Uncooked Wild Or Brown Rice; 2 cups Chicken Stock (or More Depending On The Brand Of Rice That You're Using, Follow Package Directions); 1 pint Sliced Fresh Mushrooms, Any Kind; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; Salt To Taste; 2 cups Shredded, Cooked Chicken; 3 cups Broccoli, Cut Into Pieces; 1/2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar; 1/4 cups Sour Cream; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Pine Nuts
1 cup Uncooked Wild Or Brown Rice
2 cups Chicken Stock (or More Depending On The Brand Of Rice That You're Using, Follow Package Directions)
1 pint Sliced Fresh Mushrooms, Any Kind
2 cloves Minced Garlic
Salt To Taste
2 cups Shredded, Cooked Chicken
3 cups Broccoli, Cut Into Pieces
1/2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar
1/4 cups Sour Cream
1/4 cups Heavy Cream

1
Preheat a large ovenproof skillet to medium-high heat, and preheat the oven to 400 F. Add the pine nuts into the skillet and toast just until fragrant, for about 3 minutes.
2
Turn the skillet off.
3
Add the rice, stock, mushrooms, and garlic into the skillet.
4
Stir to combine, and sprinkle lightly with salt, especially if youre using homemade or unsalted stock.
5
Sprinkle the chicken and the broccoli over the rice mixture.
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Combine the cheese, sour cream, and cream to form a thick sauce.
7
Drizzle or drop spoonfuls of the sauce over the broccoli mixture.
8
The sauce may not cover the whole skillet and thats OK!
9
Bake the dish for 30-45 minutes or until the liquids are absorbed and the rice is tender.
10
If the dish starts to brown on top before the rice is cooked, tent it lightly with foil to finish cooking.
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Serve.
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Eat.
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Enjoy!
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Notes: This is a great use for leftover chicken, or cook your own!
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Rotisserie chicken is fabulous in this dish as well.
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My rice called for 2 1/3 cups of stock for 1 cup of rice, but I decreased it just slightly to 2 cups of stock due to the liquid in the mushrooms and broccoli that also help cook the rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Pine Nuts, 1 cup Uncooked Wild Or Brown Rice, 2 cups Chicken Stock (or More Depending On The Brand Of Rice That You're Using, Follow Package Directions), 1 pint Sliced Fresh Mushrooms, Any Kind, and more.

Yes, Light Broccoli Cheddar Rice Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Light Broccoli Cheddar Rice Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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