Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

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

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Put the flour and broth into a large saucepan and whisk until the flour is dissolved.
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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.
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4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
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Add the Cheddar and whisk until melted.
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6
Add the broccoli florets and stir to coat.
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Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Toss the brown rice and chicken in a large bowl.
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Pour the broccoli-cheese sauce on top and mix well.
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Spread the mixture in the casserole dish and top with the Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake until bubbling and hot, about 25 minutes.
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Remove the foil and broil until the top is nicely browned, 2 to 5 minutes
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Serve hot.
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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.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs
Servings6
Health Score37
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