Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Casserole
Description
The Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Casserole starts with a blend of long-grain and wild rice cooked to fluffy perfection. The sauce is built in a skillet, sautéing garlic, onion, mushrooms, and celery to create a flavorful base. Adding dried thyme and a roux of flour with white wine and chicken stock forms a creamy, savory sauce. Broccoli florets, sour cream, shredded chicken, and part of the cheddar cheese mix in with the rice before baking. The remaining cheese on top melts and browns in the oven, providing a golden crust. The dish combines tender cooked rice, vegetables, and chicken in a creamy, cheesy sauce baked until hot and bubbly.
The casserole is ready to serve right from the oven and can be garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color. The balanced mix of broccoli and chicken makes this dish a hearty main course suitable for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 long-grain rice rice mix
- 1 wild rice rice mix
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms quartered
- 1 celery diced, stalk
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup white wine dry
- 1 ¼ cups chicken stock
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken leftover, shredded
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion, mushrooms and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in thyme until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in wine and chicken stock. Cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Stir in broccoli, sour cream, chicken, 3/4 cup cheese and rice. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
- Place into oven and bake until bubbly and heated through, about 20-22 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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