
By Linda MacDonald Haxton
Chicken & Broccoli Rice Casserole
7 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
Cut into this delicious chicken & broccoli rice casserole courtesy of Cooking Light! The casserole combines simple ingredients like rice, broccoli, chicken and cheddar cheese into a winning family meal.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:47:00 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
63
Moderate
Glycemic Load
26
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories405.9 kcal (20%)
Total Fat15.4 g (22%)
Carbs40.7 g (16%)
Sugars7.6 g (8%)
Protein26.2 g (52%)
Sodium797.8 mg (40%)
Fiber5.9 g (21%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

3 cupsminute rice
cooked

1 tablespoonolive oil

1 cuponion
small, finely chopped

8 ouncesbutton mushrooms
sliced

8 ouncesskinless boneless chicken thighs
cut into bite-sized pieces

¾ teaspoonsalt
divided

¼ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

1 x 12 ouncefresh broccoli florets
microwave - in - bag

1 ½ cupslow fat milk
2 %

3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour

¾ cupsharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat broiler to high. Cook rice according to package directions.
Step 2
While rice cooks, heat a large 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion, mushrooms, and chicken; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Sauté until chicken, mushrooms and onion are done, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 3
Place broccoli into a microwave safe bowl and add 2-3 tablespoons of water. Cover with a plate and cook broccoli in microwave for 3 minutes.
Step 4
Combine milk and flour, stirring with a whisk or fork until smooth. Stir milk mixture into chicken mixture in skillet. Cook 2 minutes or until bubbly and thick, stirring frequently.
Step 5
Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, rice, and broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese.
Step 6
Broil 1 minute or until cheese melts and just begins to brown.
Step 7
NOTE: If you don’t have an ovenproof skillet use a glass baking dish to broil the casserole.
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