Deidra Mangus

Since we are back to school, I am all about finding simple recipes that I can throw ingredients together and get all the nutrients, protein, healthy carbs, and veggies, all in one! With that said, I made a casserole dish with chicken, rice, and broccoli, and the family enjoyed it! So now I am going to share with you all so you and your family can enjoy as well!

CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE

Ingredients (serve approx 6 people)

• 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
• 2 cups brown rice (cooked according to package)
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp EVOO
• 1/2 cup 1% milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• Himalayan salt
• Pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup Gluten free bread crumbs

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degree.
2. In a large pan on medium-high over stove, add EVOO. Then add cut up chicken pieces. Add Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and desired salt and pepper to chicken and cook for approximately 5 min. Add broccoli and cook for 3 more minutes (Make sure you close lid so the broccoli steams).
3. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package and set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, Add chicken, broccoli, rice, milk, chicken soup, Greek yogurt, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Mix so ingredients are combined.
5. Using a 9X13 glass baking dish, spray EVOO on the bottom of dish, then pour mixture into dish.
6. Top off with remaining cheese and bread crumbs.
7. Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
8. Let casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving. ENJOY!

This dish is great to meal prep to add some servings into containers for next days lunch or dinner!