Sunday, November 3, 2013

Chicken, Rice & Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients:
3 chicken breasts
2 heads of broccoli
2 cups of brown rice
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups chick broth
1 tablespoon chick base (or bouillon)
3 oz grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Methods:
Wash and cube chicken breasts.  Cook in a large skillet, then set aside.
Prepare broccoli and steam until just tender. Do not overcook. Set aside.
Prepare rice according to packaging.
Pre-heat oven to 400.
While rice is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan, over medium heat. Once butter is melted, add flour. Whisk to combine (it will be very dry, but try to get the flour as wet as possible).  Add seasonings.  Add milk slowly, whisking as you pour.  Whisk until completely combined and smooth.  Add chicken broth and base, whisk to combine and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Add chicken and Parmesan cheese to the sauce.  Meanwhile, grease a 9x13 casserole dish.  Layer rice, then broccoli, then chicken mix, and finally top with cheddar cheese.
Bake for about 20 mins until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Let sit for 5-10 mins, then serve.

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