Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
A slightly more refined version of the classic casserole, featuring sautéed vegetables, a richer sauce with cream cheese, and a crispy panko topping.
2 cups
Cooked Chicken-diced
1 package
Frozen Broccoli Florets-thawed
1 cup
Onion-diced
2 cloves
Garlic-minced
1 cup
Cooked Brown Rice
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A slightly more refined version of the classic casserole, featuring sautéed vegetables, a richer sauce with cream cheese, and a crispy panko topping.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup Butter over medium heat. Sauté Onion and Garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, melt remaining Butter. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in Chicken Broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in Heavy Cream and Cream Cheese until smooth and melted. Season with Salt and Pepper.
- In the prepared baking dish, combine Cooked Chicken, Thawed Broccoli, Cooked Rice, sautéed Onion and Garlic, and Sauce. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, combine Panko Bread Crumbs, Melted Butter, and Parmesan Cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
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2 cups
480 mL
Cooked Chicken-diced
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1 package
425 g
Frozen Broccoli Florets-thawed
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1 cup
240 mL
Onion-diced
-
2 cloves
6 g
Garlic-minced
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1 cup
195 g
Cooked Brown Rice
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1/4 cup
60 mL
Butter
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1/4 cup
30 g
All-Purpose Flour
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1 1/2 cups
360 mL
Chicken Broth
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1/2 cup
120 mL
Heavy Cream
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4 oz
113 g
Cream Cheese-softened
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1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Salt
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1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Black Pepper
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1/2 cup
57 g
Panko Bread Crumbs
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2 tbsp
30 mL
Melted Butter
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1/4 cup
57 g
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large skillet
- Large saucepan
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup Butter over medium heat. Sauté Onion and Garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, melt remaining Butter. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in Chicken Broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in Heavy Cream and Cream Cheese until smooth and melted. Season with Salt and Pepper.
- In the prepared baking dish, combine Cooked Chicken, Thawed Broccoli, Cooked Rice, sautéed Onion and Garlic, and Sauce. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, combine Panko Bread Crumbs, Melted Butter, and Parmesan Cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition per serving
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