Chicken and Broccoli Bake
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Makes:
8
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
Use fresh-cooked chicken or leftovers that have been properly handled to save time in this baked casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 1 package (10 oz) broccoli, frozen
- 3 cups chicken, cooked
- 2 tablespoons margarine (or butter)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
- Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, optional)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cook rice in 2 cups of water.
- Let broccoli thaw.
- Chicken should be off the bone.
- Melt margarine in large sauce pan. Add flour to melted margarine and stir. This will be lumpy.
- Use broth from chicken you cooked or use canned chicken broth. Slowly add broth to margarine/flour. Stir to remove lumps and thicken.
- Add cheese and stir.
- Add rice, broccoli, and chicken. Stir.
- Put in a casserole pan and bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Notes
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