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Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet Bake

Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet Bake~ Comfort food to the max! Wonderful one pan recipe! This delicious casserole will be a lifesaver next time you run out of time to make dinner! Made with all fresh ingredients to produce a wonderful complete meal in one dish!Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet Bake

I wish I had this wonderful cookbook when my children were babies and toddlers, and young children. I used to come up with some recipes when they were toddlers with my friends, people would look at us like what were we feeding our kids? Bright beets blended and then poured in a bottle, this cookbook is a lifesaver! I choose this delicious Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet Bake to review, the flavors are so wonderful and comforting.

What you will need for this recipe: onion, garlic, chicken, broccoli, rice,Italian Seasoning, dijon mustard, milk, olive oil salt and pepper, cheese, Greek Yogurt ( not shown)Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet BakeAfter making the sauce, add chicken, broccoli, and rice.Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet BakePin It:Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet BakeChicken, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet BakeChicken, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet Bake

Recipe Type: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American
Author: Moore or Less Cooking
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Serves: serves 6
Comfort food to the max! This delicious casserole will be a lifesaver next time you run out of time to make dinner! Made with all fresh ingredients to produce a wonderful complete meal in one dish!
Ingredients
  • 3 cups broccoli florets, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sizes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Steam broccoli in a steamer basket for a couple minutes, until crisp-tender.
  3. Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add chicken. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian Seasoning. Cook for 3 minutes until browned, then flip for another 3 minutes. Remove chicken, set aside.
  4. Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in skillet, and add onion and garlic, saute for a couple minutes until soft. Add flour and stir to combine. Whisk in chicken broth, milk, and mustard. Simmer for a few minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat, whisk in yogurt and 1 cup of cheese.
  6. Add cooked rice,broccoli, and chicken with juices to the skillet and stir to combine.
  7. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top and transfer skillet to oven.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese has melted and bubbly.
  9. Let cool for a couple minutes, serve warm.

Natural Baby Food is the perfect resource for new and experienced parents alike and is filled with over 150 delicious, nutritious recipes to please even the pickiest palate.  The last section even includes recipes that the whole family can enjoy together.  When it comes to planning a healthy diet for your child, Natural Baby Food removes the guesswork, ensuring that your baby gets the nutrition they need, developing healthy eating habits that will benefit them for years to come!  This fabulous Cookbook  is written by Sonali Ruder, The Foodie Physician.

 

 

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Sonali- The Foodie Physician

Wednesday 6th of July 2016

Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Nettie! Homemade baby food has definitely made a comeback! This is one of my favorite comfort food dishes and I'm so glad you liked it!

nettiemoore11

Friday 15th of July 2016

It was an honor to review your cookbook Sonali! I look forward to making more of your recipes in your cookbook. This chicken skillet is my newest favorite recipe, so delicious! Nettie

Beverley Press

Monday 11th of July 2016

me too, it's so simple and easy to make, thank you Netti for your review and to Sonali for your wonderful recipes xoxo

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