CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
This casserole is super satisfying and creamy and uses a great trick to cut out extra butter and oil: Instead of making the traditional roux with butter, the cream sauce is thickened with a little flour.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the flour and broth into a large saucepan and whisk until the flour is dissolved. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously until the mixture comes to a boil; continue to whisk until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the Cheddar and whisk until melted. Add the broccoli florets and stir to coat.
- Spray a 3-quart flameproof casserole dish with cooking spray. Toss the brown rice and chicken in a large bowl. Pour the broccoli-cheese sauce on top and mix well. Spread the mixture in the casserole dish and top with the Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake until bubbling and hot, about 25 minutes. Remove the foil and broil until the top is nicely browned, 2 to 5 minutes Serve hot.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Freeze the baked casserole for up to 2 weeks. Cover in foil and reheat at 350 degrees F until hot, 35 to 45 minutes.
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Yogndra Das
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for my family. It's always a hit.
Raima Islam
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking me for the recipe. This is definitely a keeper.
Angel Blake
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken after I make a roasted chicken, so this is a perfect way to use it up. The casserole is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Travis Brady
[email protected]I love this casserole! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Antor Dhali
[email protected]This casserole is amazing! The chicken is so tender and juicy, the broccoli is cooked to perfection, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.
Subhas Shorma
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit with my family. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it.
Eastern Canada
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they don't even realize that they're eating broccoli.
olalekan dikko
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I love this casserole. The cheese and the chicken are so flavorful that it makes me forget that I'm even eating broccoli.
Shawaiz Mughal
[email protected]This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night. The cheese and the chicken are so comforting and the broccoli adds a nice crunch.
Denny Ferguson
[email protected]I love that this casserole is so versatile. You can use any type of cheese you like, and you can add any vegetables you want. I've even added cooked rice to it before.
Dee Wade
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for my family. It's always a hit.
Dalal Shamout
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking me for the recipe. This is definitely a keeper.
Babinza Swaleh
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken after I make a roasted chicken, so this is a perfect way to use it up. The casserole is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Noelia Soto
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. This time I used broccoli, carrots, and peas.
Dennis Kahara
[email protected]This casserole was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The cheese was melted and gooey, the chicken was tender and juicy, and the broccoli was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.