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