Quick Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
– 1 cup cooked rice
– 2 cups broccoli florets
– 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 ½ cups milk
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for about 1-2 minutes until it turns golden brown and forms a roux.
3. Slowly pour in the milk while continuously whisking to avoid lumps. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
4. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
5. In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread the cooked rice evenly at the bottom.
6. Layer the cooked chicken and broccoli florets over the rice.
7. Pour the milk mixture over the chicken and broccoli, covering them completely.
8. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serving Size and Cooking Time:
This quick chicken broccoli rice casserole recipe serves approximately 6 servings. The estimated cooking time for this dish is 35-40 minutes. Enjoy!