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Broccoli rice and chicken casserole

It’s a perfect combination of flavours. Chicken and rice have always been the ideal food pairing.
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Shredded chicken
  • 2 C. Instant Rice
  • 2 C. Chicken broth
  • 1 Can Cream of onion soup
  • 1 Can Cream of chicken soup
  • ¼ C. Butter unsalted
  • 8 oz. grated gouda cheese
  • ½ C. Heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ C. Milk
  • 1 Bag frozen broccoli
  • Panko bread crumbs optional

Instructions
 

  • First, preheat your oven to 350 F or 180 C degrees.
  • Cook the broccoli in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and drain.
  • Place 2 cups of chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
  • Add the rice to the boiling broth and turn off the heat. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the butter and cheese into the rice and mix until combined.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and broccoli and stir in the cheesy rice mixture to the mixing bowl.
  • Place the cream of onion and cream of chicken soup, milk, and heavy cream into the bowl and stir until combined.
  • If desired, transfer the whole mixture into a well-greased 9x13-inch baking dish and top with breadcrumbs. Bake for about 35-30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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