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cheesy chicken broccoli casserole

Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 chicken breasts cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup rice uncooked
  • 10 oz cream of chicken soup 1 can
  • 3 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet heat the olive oil and add cubed chicken and chopped onion. Cook on medium heat until the chicken turns brown. Spray a little bit of salt and pepper for taste. Whisk in garlic and cook for further 30 seconds or until garlic gets aromatic.
  • Add rice, cream of chicken soup and 2 cups of chicken broth. If needed, add more broth until the rice is completely cooked. Bring to boil and reduce the heat. Cover and cook on medium heat for further 15 minutes with occasional stirring. Add seasonings as per the requirement.
  • Add broccoli florets, half cheese, and continue cooking for 2 minutes or until broccoli softens a bit. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and place the skillet in the broiler for further 2 minutes for the cheese to melts and turn brown.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Cream of Chicken Soup
What do you need:
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste.
How To Make:
  • On a medium heat saucepan melt the butter and add the flour and mix until it turns to a paste.
  • Stir in milk and chicken broth until the paste is dissolved well.
  • Season with onion powder salt and pepper and whisk in until the soup turns smooth and creamy.