Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Name: Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, (chopped); 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenders, (cut into 1" pieces); salt, (to taste); black pepper, (to taste); your favorite brand of seasoning, (to taste); 1 cup Cajun Country Rice, Medium Grain; 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 2/3 cup chicken broth, (divided as noted); 2 cups broccoli florets; 14 oz shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

This hearty, cheesy dish will have your family begging for broccoli. Paired with cheese and Cajun Country Rice, who could resist?

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenders, cut into 1" pieces
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
your favorite brand of seasoning, to taste
1 cup Cajun Country Rice, Medium Grain
1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 2/3 cup chicken broth, divided as noted
2 cups broccoli florets
14 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Season chicken with your preferred brand of seasoning.
In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, stirring until soft, approximately 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
Add chicken and season with salt and pepper.
Cook while stirring occasionally for about 6 minutes more, or until chicken is golden and cooked through.
Stir in rice, heavy cream and 1 cup of the broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until rice is tender, about 20-30 minutes. Add remaining 1 2/3 cups broth, broccoli and 10 oz of cheddar cheese, and cook until broccoli is tender and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle chicken mixture with remaining cheese and bread crumbs, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.