Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Is Comfort in One Pan

This casserole starts on the stove and ends in the oven. Enjoy it with a crunchy green salad.

This one-pan dish is easy to serve and clean up. Jennifer Causey/TNS

This one-pan chicken and broccoli casserole is prepared in a skillet on the stovetop, then finished in the oven until it’s browned, cheesy, and bubbling. Serve with a crunchy green salad.

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes

Serves 8

• 1 tablespoon canola oil or substitute
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups reduced-fat milk
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 (9-ounce) packages precooked brown rice
• 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup prepared crispy fried onions

Preheat oven to 400 F.