rice and broccoli bake in a dish.

Chicken and Broccoli Bake

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Use fresh-cooked chicken or leftovers that have been properly handled to save time in this baked casserole.

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup Rice Uncooked
  • 10 ounces Harvesting Good Broccoli Frozen
  • 3 cups Chicken Cooked
  • 2 Tbsp Margarine
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese

Equipment

  • Saucepan Large
  • Baking Dish

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • Cook rice in 2 cups of water.
  • Let broccoli thaw.
  • Chicken should be off the bone.
  • Melt margarine in large sauce pan. Add flour to melted margarine and stir. This will be lumpy.
  • Use broth from chicken you cooked or use canned chicken broth. Slowly add broth to margarine/flour. Stir to remove lumps and thicken.
  • Add cheese and stir.
  • Add rice, broccoli, and chicken. Stir.
  • Put in a casserole pan and bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Broccoli Bake
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
195
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
328
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
196
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
24
g
8
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
400
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
32
mg
39
%
Calcium
 
66
mg
7
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword All-Purpose Flour, Broccoli, Chicken, Chicken Broth, Harvesting Good Broccoli, Margarine, Parmesan Cheese, Rice