Make this easy and healthy Air Fryer Chicken and Broccoli Casserole with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a crispy, cheesy topping. Perfect for a quick, comforting meal!
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1onion, diced
2teaspoongarlic, minced
1poundboneless, skinless chicken breast,, diced
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1cupwhite rice, cooked and cooled.
1cupheavy cream
2 1/2cupchicken broth, divided
2cupsbroccoli florets
1cupcheddar cheese, shredded
1/4cuppanko
2tablespoonsbutter, cut into pieces
Instructions
Season the diced chicken with salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and diced chicken to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked.
Stir in the white rice, heavy cream, and 1 cup of chicken broth. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.
Add the remaining chicken broth, broccoli florets, and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook for another 10 minutes until the broccoli becomes tender.
Transfer the mixture to a baking pan. Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top and add butter pieces. Air fry at air fryer temperature at 350 degrees F, for 5-10 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown.