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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

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This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole is easy to make and is loaded with flavor! This is definitely a family favorite in our house.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless Chicken Breast chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 10oz bag frozen Broccoli
  • 1 cup uncooked Basmati White Rice
  • 1 Tbs Coconut Oil
  • 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour, you can substitute with regular flour
  • 2 cups Unsweetened Coconut Milk, you can substitute with regular milk
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican Cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Non-Stick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In large frying pan add Coconut Oil and Chicken, cook over med-high heat until no longer pink.
  3. Spray non-stick cooking spray on bottom of 2 qt casserole dish.
  4. Layer uncooked Rice on bottom of dish.
  5. Top with Broccoli.
  6. Add cooked Chicken over Broccoli.
  7. In medium Saucepan add Chicken Broth and Flour, whisk until smooth over high heat, about 1 min.
  8. Whisk in Milk and spices for about 3-4 min until thickened slightly.
  9. Pour sauce over Chicken mixture and stir to combine.
  10. Top with cheese.
  11. Cover with foil and bake 30 min.
  12. Uncover and bake another 5-10 min.
  13. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: For this recipe I used Basmati White Rice. The rice to liquid ratio is based on the cooking instructions for the Basmati Rice.  If you use a different kind of rice your outcome may differ and you may have to adjust accordingly. 

Find it online: https://tastefulventure.com/chicken-broccoli-rice-casserole/

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