Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
- 4 cups medium broccoli florets
- Cooking spray
- 3 cups frozen brown rice, thawed
- 1 rotisserie chicken, skinned, white and dark meat shredded (about 4 cups)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the flour and broth into a large saucepan and whisk until the flour is dissolved.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously until the mixture comes to a boil; continue to whisk until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Add the Cheddar and whisk until melted.
- Add the broccoli florets and stir to coat.
- Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Toss the brown rice and chicken in a large bowl.
- Pour the broccoli-cheese sauce on top and mix well.
- Spread the mixture in the casserole dish and top with the Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake until bubbling and hot, about 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and broil until the top is nicely browned, 2 to 5 minutes Serve hot.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Freeze the baked casserole for up to 2 weeks.
- Cover in foil and reheat at 350 degrees F until hot, 35 to 45 minutes.
allpurpose, chicken broth, kosher salt, shredded sharp cheddar, broccoli florets, cooking spray, frozen brown rice, rotisserie chicken, parmesan
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chicken-broccoli-and-cheese-casserole.html (may not work)