CHEESE BROCCOLI CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Drain 2 cans of chicken breast meat (You can substitute home boiled chicken or rotisserie- just chop it small).
• Boil broccoli till tender; drain.
• Boil rice. (You can substitute a packet of broccoli cheese rice mix such as Lipton's. Depending on amount of rice you want, might want to make two packets).
• Melt margarine in large frying pan. Saute onions till glassy. Add both soups and stir well. Add cheese and mix till melted. Remove from heat.
• Lightly grease a 13 x 9 glass dish.
• Spread rice evenly over bottom of dish.
• Spread broccoli over rice layer.
• Pour 1/3 of cheese sauce over the broccoli and rice and spread evenly.
• Spread chicken on top of cheese sauce and top with remaining sauce.
• If desired, sprinkle more shredded cheese on top.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the flour and broth into a large saucepan and whisk until the flour is dissolved. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously until the mixture comes to a boil; continue to whisk until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the Cheddar and whisk until melted. Add the broccoli florets and stir to coat.
• Spray a 3-quart flameproof casserole dish with cooking spray. Toss the brown rice and chicken in a large bowl. Pour the broccoli-cheese sauce on top and mix well. Spread the mixture in the casserole dish and top with the Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake until bubbling and hot, about 25 minutes. Remove the foil and broil until the top is nicely browned, 2 to 5 minutes Serve hot.
• Make-Ahead Tip: Freeze the baked casserole for up to 2 weeks. Cover in foil and reheat at 350 degrees F until hot, 35 to 45 minutes.