CHICKEN, RICE AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.1/5)

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Chicken, Rice and Zucchini Casserole Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by Katecooks

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
1 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast half, skinned
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 (8-ounce) zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 (8-ounce) yellow squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion to pan; sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon pepper; add chicken, meaty side down, to pan. Cook 6 minutes or until browned; turn chicken over. Add broth to pan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pan, reserving broth in pan. Let chicken stand 10 minutes. Remove chicken from bones; shred. Discard bones. Place chicken in a large bowl. 3. Bring broth to a boil; cook, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 10 minutes). Add broth mixture to chicken. Melt butter in pan over medium-high heat. Add squash to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add squash mixture, rice, and minced rosemary to the chicken mixture, and toss gently to combine. 4. Place flour in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat; let stand 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup cheese; stir with a whisk until smooth. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, milk mixture, and salt to chicken mixture; stir to combine. Spoon chicken mixture into a broiler-safe 8-inch ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over rice mixture; bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove casserole from oven. 5. Preheat broiler. 6. Broil casserole 5 minutes or until golden.

Sibomana Athanase
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Overall, I was disappointed with this casserole.


Ala Horchani
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I didn't care for the combination of flavors in this casserole.


Abidshahzad Moon
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I found the casserole to be a bit too dry.


Yitayal Astemare
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste.


alexander mejia
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I'm definitely making this again!


Collins Kamau
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This casserole is a keeper!


Me Nabi
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Comfort food at its best!


Sidhuz 5911
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Easy and delicious!


Hanaa Elshreef
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Warren Kenney
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I love this casserole because it's so versatile. I can add different vegetables or cheeses to it, depending on what I have on hand.


Augustina Anaaba
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This is a delicious and comforting casserole. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the rice and zucchini are cooked to perfection.


Tiktok 411
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. My kids love it and it's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Tatyana Clopton
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover chicken or rice to make it.


Tonie Ketschau
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Siyad Kkd
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the rice was perfectly cooked, and the zucchini added a nice touch of freshness.