Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

butter, melted

1/2 cup

plain panko crispy bread crumbs

package (approximately 14 ounces) chicken tenders (not breaded), cut into bite-size pieces – chicken breasts will work too

1 cup

uncooked regular long-grain white rice

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1/4 tsp

garlic powder

2 1/2 cups

chicken broth

2 cups

shredded cheddar cheese

fresh chopped Italian parsley (optional)