Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese Casserole a try. One serving contains 694 calories, 40g of protein, and 23g of fat. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. If you have broccoli florets, sharp cheddar, kosher salt and pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Put the flour and broth into a large saucepan and whisk until the flour is dissolved.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously until the mixture comes to a boil; continue to whisk until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Add the Cheddar and whisk until melted.
Add the broccoli florets and stir to coat.
Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Toss the brown rice and chicken in a large bowl.
Pour the broccoli-cheese sauce on top and mix well.
Spread the mixture in the casserole dish and top with the Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake until bubbling and hot, about 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and broil until the top is nicely browned, 2 to 5 minutes
Make-Ahead Tip: Freeze the baked casserole for up to 2 weeks. Cover in foil and reheat at 350 degrees F until hot, 35 to 45 minutes.