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Healthy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

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This cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole recipe is a healthy version of the classic with no cream-of-anything soup. Comfort food you can feel good about!

Ingredients

  • 1-¾ cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups Instant Brown Rice
  • 1 pound Broccoli Florets, Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • ¾ teaspoons Kosher Salt, Divided
  • ¾ teaspoons Garlic Powder, Divided
  • ½ teaspoons Black Pepper, Divided
  • 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 3 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • ⅓ cups Non-fat Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1-½ cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Divided

Preparation

Place rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 375ºF. Lightly coat a 9-inch square, deep baking dish or a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot, then add rice. Return to boil, add broccoli to the top of the pot, then cover, reduce heat to low, and let cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat extra virgin olive oil in Dutch oven or large deep pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Sauté until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 4 to 6 minutes, then remove to a plate and set aside. Being careful not to burn yourself, wipe the pot clean with a paper towel.

Reduce heat to medium. In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the flour and 1/2 cup milk. Pour the mixture into the pot, then add remaining milk. Cook mixture, stirring constantly until thickened, 7-10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and whisk in Dijon, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Once combined, stir in the Greek yogurt and 1 cup of the shredded cheese until smooth.

Add the rice and broccoli mixture and the reserved chicken to with cheese sauce, stirring gently to coat. Spoon the mixture the prepared dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake 25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes, then serve.

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beverlyb on 5.13.2014

This looks like real comfort food. I will try this. Thanks for sharing.

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jimgina23 on 5.13.2014

Are the chicken breasts shredded or cut at any point?

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pjgonz on 10.2.2016

So much healthier than my old recipe, which calls for cream soups, but just as tasty! Thanks for sharing!

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sunflwruth on 5.24.2014

This was so yummy and healthy! I did cut up the chicken breasts so that it would be easier for my kids to eat, which they did with gusto! I doubled the recipe and froze the second casserole and I’m hoping that one will be just as good. Thank you for sharing!

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