Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole


Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole, kind of like broccoli cheddar soup meets cozy weeknight casserole...made in one pot in under an hour...healthy-ish, easy and delicious!

Ingredients
Meat
1 lb Chicken breasts, boneless
Produce
2 Bay leaves
3 cups Broccoli florets
3 Carrots
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 Lemon, zest of
2 tbsp Thyme, fresh leaves
1 Yellow onion
Canned goods
3 1/2 cups Chicken broth, low sodium
1/2 cup Whole milk or canned coconut milk
Pasta & grains
1 1/2 cups Basmati or jasmine rice
1/2 cup Orzo pasta, dry
Baking & spices
1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 Kosher salt and black pepper
Oils & vinegars
1 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
Dairy
2 tbsp Butter, salted
1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, sharp