CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE

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Have weeknight what-to-make woes? No more! This ultra-easy casserole can be made with ingredients that are easily available-and often right in your refrigerator. Chicken breasts provide tender, juicy protein while onions and broccoli make flavorful and familiar veggie additions that are right in the comfort zone for eaters of all ages. Using a base of uncooked rice makes it even easier to kick-start dinner without any extra steps. Chicken and rice casserole is a family favorite for a number of reasons-ease of preparation, ease of cleanup and guaranteed clean plates among them-and this variation on the classic is sure to be a regular in your dinner rotation in no time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 cups broccoli florets, cut in bite-size pieces
1 cup chopped onions
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 teaspoons Montreal chicken seasoning
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread rice evenly in baking dish. Arrange chicken evenly over rice. Top chicken with broccoli and onions.
  • In small bowl, mix broth and chicken seasoning. Pour mixture evenly over rice in baking dish; cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes.
  • Stir cheese and whipping cream into chicken mixture in casserole. Replace foil; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until rice is tender, chicken is no longer pink in center and mixture is heated to at least 165°F in center of casserole. Stir; top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Kayden Carrillo
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that I can use leftover chicken and rice to make it.


kavindu jayaruwan
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit with my guests. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice.


Ayaz Bacha
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


pania mcguire
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I made this casserole for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Naresh Pradhan
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Saood Saeed
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that I can use leftover chicken and rice to make it.


Naomi Barasa
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit with my guests. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice.


Cynthia Gray
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Sina Ravand
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I made this casserole for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Akudo Delight
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Torik Akndo
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that I can use leftover chicken and rice to make it.


Kevin Hassan
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice.


Hari Kumal
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the leftovers were even better the next day.