Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Casserole
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Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Casserole
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When you want to have a delicious, warm meal that will satisfy your tastebuds, try this Cheesy Broccoli, Chicken and Rice Casserole.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast cubed, skinless and boneless
- 1/2 tsp parsley dried
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- salt to taste
To make rice and broccoli
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
To make cheesy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1/4 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 cups milk whole
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups cheddar cheese 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese + 1 cup for topping, sharp
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9X13 casserole dish and keep it aside.
To cook chicken
- To a bowl with chicken, cubes combine parsley, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt.
- Heat a heavy bottom pot with butter. Once the butter has melted add in the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes
- Once done remove the chicken to a separate plate.
To cook rice and broccoli
- To the same heavy bottom, pot add the chicken broth and rice. Bring it to boil and reduce the flame and cook until the rice is 75% done.
- Add in the broccoli florets and cook along with the rice for 5 more minutes.
- Turn off the heat, add the cooked chicken to it and keep the pot aside undisturbed.
To make sauce
- Heat a medium-sized pot with butter. Add garlic and onion; cook until the onion turns translucent.
- Add flour, cayenne pepper, paprika and stir it for a minute. Pour the milk slowly, whisk until everything well combined.
- The sauce will turn thick and smooth. Now add the cream cheese and 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese. Check for salt and remove the sauce from flame.
Assembling the casserole
- Pour the cheesy sauce over the rice and broccoli pot with the chicken. Combine everything together.
- Add them to the prepared casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to high and “Broil” for 4-5 minutes until golden cheesy crust is formed on top.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving the casserole.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
212mg
(9%)
Potassium
287mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
680IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
207mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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