Silky Lemon Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Casserole

This Silky Lemon Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole is the reliable weeknight meal that is full of so much flavor and easily made in one dish without pre-cooking anything beforehand!

Ok you guys this is literally the easiest thing you might make all week. No really, This kitchen is serious. So much garlicky lemon flavor, perfectly cooked chicken, tender rice and broccoli and the best part is you literally just throw

A cook did make this cream sauce on the stove first because you really want those flavors to blend together, but everything comes together in just minutes! So much lemony goodness with garlic, parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, A cook promise you this is really satisfying!

What goes in

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more if you prefer
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 3/4 cup uncooked long grain white rice, not instant rice!
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs

How it comes together

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Use a wide skillet on a moderate burner, drizzle olive oil and sauté the garlic for 1 minute until the aroma shows. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, fresh herbs, red pepper flakes and salt/pepper and bring to a simmer. Mix in a 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
3. In a large 9×13 casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray, combine broccoli, rice and chicken (A cook would also season the chicken with additional salt and pepper) and pour sauce over top making sure everything is coated. Top with breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese.
4. Tightly cover the casserole with foil and bake for 35 minutes then remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes uncovered until chicken is cooked through and the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
5. Remove from the oven and let the dish sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!