Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
492 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
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Cheesy broccoli chicken rice casserole is made with wild rice, chicken, broccoli and a creamy, cheesy sauce made without condensed soup.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups COOKED wild rice blend
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 cup diced shallots
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, Full fat or reduced fat
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Instructions
- If you haven't already cooked the wild rice blend, you'll want to cook 1 cup according to package instructions. Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Heat an oven safe 12 inch skillet skillet over medium heat. Add in the broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Pour in 1/3 cup of water and steam the broccoli, tossing it around, for 2-3 minutes. When it turns bright green, remove it onto a plate.
- Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Add in the shallots and chunks of chicken spreading it into a single layer. Season with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sear the for 2-3 minutes before flipping it over. When the chicken is cooked through remove it onto the plate with the broccoli.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the flour to the skillet. Whisk until the flour and oil resemble wet sand and cook for a minute. Whisk in the dijon mustard and then slowly pour in the milk, whisking the entire time. Whisk until any clumps have dissolved and season with salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook the sauce, whisking often until it's thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove it from the heat and whisk in half of the cheese and all of the Greek yogurt.
- Once the sauce is smooth, add the rice, chicken, shallots, and broccoli back in. Stir together until coated in the sauce. Top with the remaining cheese then bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Don't use non-fat Greek yogurt or the sauce will likely be gritty. Make sure the Greek yogurt is at room temperature. This will keep it from getting curdled in the sauce.
- If you don't cook the wild rice ahead of time, be prepared for the cooking time to increase by 45 minutes, give or take.
- If you don't have an oven safe skillet, bake the casserole in an approximately 9x13 ceramic baking dish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
492kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
456mg
(19%)
Potassium
788mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
720IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
486mg
(49%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 456mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 788mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 720IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 486mg | 49% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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