One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

Chicken breasts or thighs, boneless skinless

1 clove

Garlic

1 cup

Peas, fresh or frozen

1/2 tsp

Thyme, dried

Yellow onion, medium

2 cups

Chicken broth, low-sodium

1 1/2 cups

White rice, long-grain

Black pepper, Freshly ground

2 tsp

Kosher salt

2 tbsp

Butter, unsalted

1 1/2 cups

Cheddar cheese, sharp

1 3/4 cups

Whole or 2% milk