Chicken and Broccoli Bake

Use fresh-cooked chicken or leftovers that have been properly handled to save time in this baked casserole.

Prep 15 minCook 45 minTotal 60 minUpdated Jul 3, 202660 minHigh Protein

Use fresh-cooked chicken or leftovers that have been properly handled to save time in this baked casserole.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rice, uncooked
  • 2 tbsp Margarine or butter
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, optional
  • 10 cup Frozen broccoli, thawed
  • 3 oz Boneless chicken, cooked

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Melt margarine in large sauce pan. Add flour to melted margarine and stir. This will be lumpy.
  3. Slowly add chicken broth to margarine/flour mixture. Stir to remove lumps and thicken.
  4. Add cheese and stir.
  5. Add rice, broccoli, and chicken. Stir.
  6. Put in a casserole pan and bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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Storage

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