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Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

45 min4 servings🍳 1 pan + 1 bowlPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$14.00680 cal · 46g protein

Ingredients

  • rotisserie chicken1 count
  • long grain white rice1¼ cups
  • frozen broccoli florets12 oz
  • shredded cheddar cheese2 cups
  • sour cream½ cup
  • milk¾ cup
  • garlic powder1 tsp
  • onion powder1 tsp
  • gluten-free chicken broth2½ cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 375°F. Simmer the rice in the broth, covered, for 15 minutes until tender. Meanwhile shred about 3 cups of rotisserie chicken.

  2. 2

    Microwave the frozen broccoli 3-4 minutes until thawed and chop any big pieces.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl stir together the cooked rice, chicken, broccoli, sour cream, milk, 1.5 cups cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Spread in a greased 9x13 dish and top with the remaining cheddar.

  5. 5

    Bake 15 minutes until bubbly, the cheese is melted, and the center is heated through to 165°F. Let it sit 5 minutes before serving.

  6. 6

    Make-ahead: assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to a day; add 10 minutes to the bake time.

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