Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice

5 from 4 votes

Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice combines Italian-seasoned chicken sausage with roasted broccoli, onions, tender rice, and melty Cheddar cheese. Using minimal ingredients and cooked on one sheet pan, it’s sure to be a family favorite!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Sheet Pan Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, & Rice

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $9.90

Equipment

Sheet pan 15 x 21-inch

Ingredients

5-1/2 cups chopped broccoli
1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
1 (12-ounce) package smoked Italian chicken sausage see note 1
2 (8.5-ounce) packages Ready Rice or 2 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
1 (3-ounce) cup sharp Cheddar cheese or extra-sharp
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Fresh parsley optional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425℉. Set out a 15 x 21-inch sheet pan or 2 smaller sheet pans. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces, thinly slice the onion, and coin the chicken sausage. Combine the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, chicken bouillon powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir the seasonings together and then remove 2 teaspoons of the seasoning and set aside.
Add the broccoli, onion, and chicken sausage to the sheet pan. Drizzle on olive oil and add all the seasonings except the 2 teaspoons you set aside. With your hands, toss to generously coat everything and then spread in an even layer, leaving plenty of space for the veggies to roast. If they're overlapping, they will steam instead of roast and take a lot longer to cook. Add the tray to the fully heated oven and roast for 13–15 minutes.
Meanwhile, without opening the 2 rice packets, knead and break up the rice with your hands to remove any clumps. No need to microwave or prepare the rice in any other way! Alternatively, use 2 cups cooked rice. Remove sheet pan from the oven and add the rice and reserved 2 teaspoons seasoning mix right on top. Toss everything together with a large spatula, spread in 1 even layer, and return to the oven for 2 minutes. Shred the cheese.
Remove from oven, toss everything once more and taste for any additional seasoning, adding extra salt and pepper if desired. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over everything. Return to the oven for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve.

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Notes

Note 1: Any smoked sausage works well here, but I prefer smoked chicken sausage, especially Aidell's Italian Style with Mozzarella. It keeps the dish healthy and tastes great, complementing all the other ingredients. Turkey sausage is another great option for this recipe!

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