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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Dinner, then Dessert
  • 55 minutes
  • Serves 8

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

unsalted butter

4 tbsp

all-purpose flour

3 cups

whole milk

8 oz

sharp cheddar cheese, (chopped)

Salt and pepper, (to taste)

4 cups

cubed cooked chicken ((2-3 chicken breasts))

4 cups

broccoli florets, (cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces)

3 cups

cooked rice

4 tbsp

unsalted butter, (melted)

2 cups

buttery crackers, (crushed)


NOTES

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    Add the butter to a large oven safe pan and when melted whisk in the flour.
    Once the flour is completely mixed with the butter, pour in the milk slowly and whisk.
    Let reduce on medium heat until the milk is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes
    While the milk is reducing add the crushed buttery crackers to the melted butter in a small bowl.
    Add in the cheese salt and pepper and whisk until fully combined.
    Turn off the heat and stir in the rice, broccoli and chicken.
    Top with the buttery cracker mixture.
    Bake for 25-30 minutes.

    Lizzie Brown • 2018-12-05