Chicken, Broccoli, And Rice Casserole
By: McCormick Kitchens
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The ultimate in comfort food, this chicken and broccoli casserole with rice is definitely a crowd pleaser. A full meal all in one, this hearty casserole is made from scratch — without using canned soup. Featuring ingredients like long grain rice, chicken stock, broccoli, cheese and a savory blend of garlic, onion, rosemary, salt and pepper, this dish is sure to fill up even the hungriest of eaters. If you’re short on time, opt for using pre-cooked chicken and frozen broccoli, as the florets are already blanched for you. Great for making ahead, you can easily assemble your chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole, pop it in the refrigerator and have it waiting for when you are ready to eat. Or, you can throw it in the Instant Pot and it’ll be ready to serve in less than half the time it takes to bake. This dish also freezes well, so you can freeze the entire casserole or opt for single-serving portions for a quick lunch or dinner.
The ultimate in comfort food, this chicken and broccoli casserole with rice is definitely a crowd pleaser. A full meal all in one, this hearty casserole is made from scratch — without using canned soup. Featuring ingredients like long grain rice, chicken stock, broccoli, cheese and a savory blend of garlic, onion, rosemary, salt and pepper, this dish is sure to fill up even the hungriest of eaters. If you’re short on time, opt for using pre-cooked chicken and frozen broccoli, as the florets are already blanched for you. Great for making ahead, you can easily assemble your chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole, pop it in the refrigerator and have it waiting for when you are ready to eat. Or, you can throw it in the Instant Pot and it’ll be ready to serve in less than half the time it takes to bake. This dish also freezes well, so you can freeze the entire casserole or opt for single-serving portions for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread chicken and rice in a greased 2-quart baking dish.
- Mix stock, milk, and seasonings in a medium bowl with a wire whisk until well blended. Slowly pour over chicken and rice. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil. Stir in broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes longer or until rice has absorbed all the liquid and broccoli is tender.
