Gluten Free Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Total time1 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time55 min

Gluten Free Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

This one-dish dinner layers tender chicken, bright broccoli florets, and fluffy long-grain rice under a rich, from-scratch cheese sauce that turns golden and bubbling in the oven. Garlic-infused oil and a good dose of smoked paprika and Dijon give the sauce real depth, while a generous mix of melted cheddar folded through and scattered on top delivers that classic, gooey casserole pull. The rice gets a head start on the stove so it finishes perfectly plump once everything bakes together, no mushy grains here. It's the kind of comforting, cheesy bake that reheats beautifully for weeknight leftovers, and it's a solid pick for a gluten free dinner rotation. Simple pantry seasonings and a hot oven do all the work, so you end up with a bubbling, golden casserole that tastes like it took far more effort than it did.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the casserole

1 ½ cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
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3 cups chicken broth
1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch pieces
4 cups broccoli florets, cut into small pieces (about 1 medium head)

For the sauce

2 tbsp garlic-infused oil
4 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
3 tbsp gluten free flour
2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp dijon mustard
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
2
Combine the rice and 3 cups chicken broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, until the broth is absorbed and the rice is just barely tender. Remove from heat and set aside — the rice will finish cooking in the oven.

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