Easy Family Dinner Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Casserole

Ingredients

Instructions

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1. 1Heat oven to 375°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook about 15–18 minutes or according to package directions, then rest covered for 5 minutes and fluff. This should yield about 3 cups cooked rice.
2. 2While rice cooks, steam broccoli over simmering water for 3–4 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain well so the casserole does not become watery.
3. 3Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and broth; simmer 4–5 minutes, whisking, until lightly thickened.
4. 4Remove from heat and stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper and 1 cup cheddar until smooth. Fold in cooked rice, cooked chicken and broccoli. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. 5Spread in the prepared dish and top with the remaining cup of cheddar. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and the center reaches 165°F. Allow extra time if the mixture was cold going into the oven.
6. 6Rest 5 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers in shallow containers within 2 hours for 3–4 days; reheat to 165°F.