Description
This One-Pan Broccoli-Rice Casserole is a lighter, healthier version of the comfort food classic. Packed with fresh broccoli, brown rice, mushrooms, and gooey cheese, it’s a nutritious and satisfying family meal—all made in one pan.
Ingredients
3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium onion)
1 (8-oz.) pkg. sliced fresh cremini mushrooms
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant long-grain brown rice
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 oz. Colby Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
3 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
Instructions
- Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7–8 minutes until browned.
- Add rice, salt, garlic powder, dry mustard, paprika, and black pepper. Cook 1 minute, stirring, to coat rice.
- Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine panko and remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Set aside.
- Stir in broccoli, cover, and cook 5–7 minutes until broccoli is tender and rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat and stir in Colby Jack cheese until melted.
- Sprinkle Cheddar and panko mixture on top.
- Preheat broiler with rack 5 inches from heat. Broil for 2 minutes until topping is golden.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth and plant-based cheese for a vegan version.
- Add cooked chicken or turkey for extra protein.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Substitute frozen broccoli (thawed and drained) if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
