Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli
From: Better Homes and GardensBake this easy casserole recipe the same day. Or make it ahead and freeze it up to one month. To bake the frozen version, thaw it overnight (or 8 hours) in the fridge, then bake it following the Make-Ahead Tip.
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep: 25 mins
Total: 1 hr 15 mins
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Ingredients
1 cup parboiled (converted) rice
1/2 cup sliced green onion
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2-1/4 cups milk
1 3-ounce package cream cheese, cut up
1-1/2 cups loose-pack frozen cut broccoli
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup diced fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
Directions
1. Cook rice according to package directions; remove from heat and stir in half the onion.
2. In a large skillet cook chicken, Italian seasoning, and garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning once. Remove from skillet; reserve drippings.
3. For sauce, cook remaining onion in reserved skillet drippings until tender, adding more oil as necessary. Stir in cornstarch; add milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; stir in cream cheese until nearly smooth. Remove from heat; stir in broccoli, Parmesan cheese, and ham. Cool.
4. Spread rice in a greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Arrange chicken atop rice; season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven about 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds. Makes 6 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Assemble casserole as above. Cover with foil; seal, label, and freeze for up to 4 months. The night before serving, place frozen casserole, covered, in the refrigerator to thaw. Bake thawed casserole, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until heated through.
Assemble casserole as above. Cover with foil; seal, label, and freeze for up to 4 months. The night before serving, place frozen casserole, covered, in the refrigerator to thaw. Bake thawed casserole, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 409, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 384 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 31 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 24%, Calcium 36%, Iron 17%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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