This is one of my favorite childhood comfort foods. I've added some steps that make it a tad more time consuming but largely improve flavor and texture. Perfect for taking dinner to a neighbor, to a pot luck or just feeding the family.
Serves 8
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups water (to cook rice in)
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 boneless chicken breasts
Salt
Pepper
Chipotle pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
1/2 (16 ounce) package broccoli
1/2 small white onion, chopped
1/2 pound shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cut broccoli into bite size pieces and steam until al dente. Cook the rice. (If you cook the rice in a rice cooker, you may be able to steam the broccoli with it at the same time if yours has a steamer basket on the top, which many do.)
3. Heat a saute pan and add the olive oil. Season both sides of the chicken breast with a sprinkle of salt, pepper and chipotle pepper. Sear the chicken, then cook on low-medium heat until the center temperature is 165*. Let the chicken rest at least 5 minutes then cut into cubes. By searing and pan frying the chicken before adding it to the casserole you avoid the dried out, flavorless that is often found in casseroles.
4. Mix all ingredients together and pour into 9x13 inch baking dish. If desired, sprinkle a little additional cheese over the top. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups water (to cook rice in)
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 boneless chicken breasts
Salt
Pepper
Chipotle pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
1/2 (16 ounce) package broccoli
1/2 small white onion, chopped
1/2 pound shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cut broccoli into bite size pieces and steam until al dente. Cook the rice. (If you cook the rice in a rice cooker, you may be able to steam the broccoli with it at the same time if yours has a steamer basket on the top, which many do.)
3. Heat a saute pan and add the olive oil. Season both sides of the chicken breast with a sprinkle of salt, pepper and chipotle pepper. Sear the chicken, then cook on low-medium heat until the center temperature is 165*. Let the chicken rest at least 5 minutes then cut into cubes. By searing and pan frying the chicken before adding it to the casserole you avoid the dried out, flavorless that is often found in casseroles.
4. Mix all ingredients together and pour into 9x13 inch baking dish. If desired, sprinkle a little additional cheese over the top. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
Yum, i havent made too many casserole type dishes and this looks yummy so i think i'll try! :)
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